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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 13 militants have been killed in an attack on a Pakistani air force base in Peshawar, officials say. | |
The 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. |
"Clearance operations" were in progress to secure the site, he added. | |
A military official, who did not want to be named, told Reuters the militants had "explosives-laden jackets and were armed with hand-propelled grenades, mortars, AK-47 rifles". | |
Reports say about 20 people, including 10 soldiers, have been injured in the exchange of fire. | |
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. |
Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the attack and said: "Terrorists will be rooted out from the country." | |
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