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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 eight militants have been killed in 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. | Up to 10 gunmen attacked a guard post and then entered the Badaber air base, Major General Asim Bajwa said. |
He said security forces had surrounded the area and a hunt was on for the remaining gunmen. | He said security forces had surrounded the area and a hunt was on for the remaining gunmen. |
In an email to reporters, the Pakistani Taliban said they ordered the attack. Peshawar has frequently been targeted by militants. | In an email to reporters, the Pakistani Taliban said they ordered the attack. Peshawar has frequently been targeted by militants. |
Last December more than 150 students and teachers were killed when Taliban gunmen attacked an army-run school in the city. | Last December more than 150 students and teachers were killed when Taliban gunmen attacked an army-run school in the city. |
Gen Bajwa said a rapid response force engaged the attackers and contained them around a guard room. | Gen Bajwa said a rapid response force engaged the attackers and contained them around a guard room. |
Ten soldiers, including two officers, had been injured in the exchange of fire, he said, but added that "clearance operations" were now in progress. | |
Later reports said more casualties had arrived in different hospitals. | Later reports said more casualties had arrived in different hospitals. |
In an email, Pakistani Taliban spokesman Muhammad Khurasani said a "suicidal unit" had carried out the attack. | In an email, Pakistani Taliban spokesman Muhammad Khurasani said a "suicidal unit" had carried out the attack. |