"Suspected hideout hit in Pakistan; At least 5 killed in missile attack, officials say" by Ishtiaq Mahsud, Associated Press | August 21, 2008
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan - Missiles destroyed a suspected militant hideout near the Afghan border yesterday that foreign insurgents were known to frequent, killing at least five people, Pakistani officials said.
Initial reports from the area indicated between five and 10 people were killed and several others wounded, but there were no details about the identity of the victims, the officials said.
US forces operate drone aircraft armed with missiles along the border and in the past have been known to target militant hideouts, straining ties between Washington and Islamabad.
Waliur Rehman, a shopkeeper in Wana, said he heard the familiar sound of a drone at about 7:30 p.m. followed by two explosions. "The planes are still in the air. People are scared and are staying indoors," he said.
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