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Gunmen attack Pakistan air force base in Peshawar | Gunmen attack Pakistan air force base in Peshawar |
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At least six militants have been killed during an attack on a Pakistani air force base in Peshawar, officials say. | |
Up to 10 gunmen attacked a guard post and then entered the Badaber air base, Major General Asim Bajwa said. | |
He said security forces reached the area shortly after and sealed it off but a gun battle was still under way. | |
Peshawar has frequently been targeted by militants. Last December more than 150 people were killed when Taliban gunmen attacked an army-run school. | Peshawar has frequently been targeted by militants. Last December more than 150 people were killed when Taliban gunmen attacked an army-run school. |
Maj Gen Bajwa said a rapid response force had engaged the attackers and contained them around a guard room. | |
A major had been injured in the exchange of fire, he said, but added that "clearance operations" were now in progress. | |
No group has said they carried out the attack. |