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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Why Was Pakistan Drone Strike So Deadly?
From The Danger Room:
The latest drone strike in Pakistan is apparently the deadliest yet: Reports describe between 45 and 70 dead and many injured. The details are far from clear, but we can at least answer some questions: is it really possible for a drone attack to be so lethal? Is new, more lethal weaponry being deployed?
One thing to bear in mind is that not all so-called “drone strikes” may be carried out by U.S. drones. On previous occasions, there have been strong suggestions that the strikes were actually carried out by Pakistani F-16 jets. It may be much more politically convenient for the Pakistani government to point the finger at the U.S. when it comes to killing its own people.
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My Comment: A fascinating and informative read on UAV operations.
Update: US drone attack claims 80 lives in Pakistan -- Yahoo News/AP
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