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Pakistan: 'Militants' attack Karachi naval air base Pakistan: 'Militants' attack Karachi naval air base
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Militants have attacked a Pakistani air base in Karachi, the country's largest city, police say. Gunmen have attacked a military base in the Pakistani city of Karachi, killing at least two soldiers, officials say.
Explosions and gunshots were heard as the attackers fought with troops at the Mehran naval aviation base. There are reports of casualties. Big explosions were heard as the men stormed parts of the Mehran naval aviation base. They are said to be holding hostages, including foreigners.
Eyewitnesses say black smoke is billowing from the base. Officials say it is a terror attack, and commandos are fighting back.
Militants in Pakistan have vowed to avenge the killing of Osama Bin Laden by US special forces on 2 May, and have carried out several attacks since then. No group has claimed the raid, but the Pakistani Taliban have vowed to avenge the killing of Osama Bin Laden by US special forces on 2 May.
"It's a terrorist attack. More than 10 terrorists are inside," provincial home ministry official Sharfuddin Memon told AFP news agency. They have carried out several attacks since then.
"One of the four aircraft inside the premises has been damaged," he added. In Sunday's incident in Karachi, the militants stormed hangars housing aircraft, officials said.
"One of our officers and one Navy personnel have been martyred," Irfan ul Haq, a spokesman for the Pakistani navy, told AFP news agency.
"The operation is continuing," he added.
Fires have erupted, with smoke billowing above the base. At least one plane is said to have been damaged.
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