Islamabad, December 08: A US drone strike killed at least three suspected militants and left as many injured in Pakistan’s restive North Waziristan tribal region today.
The strike occurred early this morning in Aspalga village, a short distance from Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency, officials were quoted as saying by TV news channels.
The drone fired two missiles that hit a car, killing three persons and injuring three others, officials said.
US drones have carried out dozens of missile strikes in Pakistan’s tribal areas over the past year.
North Waziristan neighbours South Waziristan, where Pakistan Army’s 30,000 troops are engaged in a major offensive against Taliban militants.
Pakistan describes the attacks as a violation of its sovereignty and counter-productive for the war on terror.
–PTI