Multiple Pakistani journalists and videos emerge where reportedly unknown gunmen have stormed a Pakistani Airforce training base in Mianwali, inflicting casualties. More details are awaited.
Islamabad: Multiple ‘suicide bombers’ attacked a Pakistan Air Force Base in Mianwali in Punjab on Saturday. Three terrorists were killed in the retaliatory firing. Reuters quoted the Pakistan military and reported that three attackers were killed in response to the attack. Three attackers are still active inside the base as heavy gunfighting is on, it said. According to reports, Tehreek-e Jihad (TTP) has just claimed responsibility for the attack.
A group of five to six heavily armed men launched an early morning assault, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Confirming the attack, PAF said they foiled the attack before the terrorists could enter the airbase.
“On 04 November, 2023, in the early hours of the day, Mianwali Training Air Base of Pakistan Air Force came under a failed terrorist attack. Effective response by the troops, has been foiled and thwarted, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets. Demonstrating exceptional courage and timely response, three terrorists were neutralised even before they could enter the base while the remaining 3 terrorists have been cornered/isolated due to timely and effective response by the troops,” the army said in a statement.
Terrorists attacked PAF base Mianwali and is ongoing, Ya Allah khair!!#MianWalipic.twitter.com/plGJ0IwWLO
— Tehseen Qasim (@Tehseenqasim) November 4, 2023
Terrorists attacked Pakistan Air Force base in Mianwali four terrorists have been eliminated, and a clearance operation is currently in progress.#Pakistan #mianwali pic.twitter.com/kXsc11p9sE
— Hamdan Urdu News (@HamdanWahe57839) November 4, 2023
Reportedly, the attackers used a ladder to enter the fenced walls of the airbase and they were equipped with the latest weapons. They have also attacked and destroyed multiple planes that were parked inside the Air Force base.
Earlier last week, terrorists launched two separate attacks on security forces in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).