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Taliban fighters attack Pakistan air base near Peshawar
Air force camp under attack by between seven and ten fighters, three of whom have been killed, military spokesman says.
18 Sep 2015 02:54 GMT
An air force camp near the Pakistan city of Peshawar has come under attack by between seven and ten fighters, a military spokesman has said.
Sources said the Badaber camp had high ranking officers stationed there who were probably the target of the assault.
Three fighters have reported to have been killed.
The armed group Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
A heavy contingent of the Quick Reaction Force has reached the spot and exchanges of fire with the fighters are ongoing.
The area has been sealed by security forces.
Initial details of the attack were confirmed by Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major-General Asim Bajwa through his Twitter account.
Taliban fighters attack Pakistan air base near Peshawar
Air force camp under attack by between seven and ten fighters, three of whom have been killed, military spokesman says.
18 Sep 2015 02:54 GMT
An air force camp near the Pakistan city of Peshawar has come under attack by between seven and ten fighters, a military spokesman has said.
Sources said the Badaber camp had high ranking officers stationed there who were probably the target of the assault.
Three fighters have reported to have been killed.
The armed group Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
A heavy contingent of the Quick Reaction Force has reached the spot and exchanges of fire with the fighters are ongoing.
The area has been sealed by security forces.
Initial details of the attack were confirmed by Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major-General Asim Bajwa through his Twitter account.

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