Death toll of U.S. drone strike in NW Pakistan rises to 10
The death toll of the U.S. drone strike launched early Thursday morning in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of North Waziristan has risen to 10, reported local Urdu TV channel Dunya. - The target hit by the U.S. drones is a mosque instead of a house, said the report quoting local residents. Two missiles were fired at the mosque when people were leaving after early morning prayers, it said, adding that many of the killed and injured were civilians. The report also said that it was the first time that the U.S. drones targeted a mosque and the mosque was destroyed in the attack. Rescue work was delayed due to fear of more strikes as five U.S. drones were seen hovering over the area following the strike, said the report. This is the second U.S. drone strike over the last two days.
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