2009 Makin airstrike
23 June 2009 Makin airstrike was an attack launched by United States drones on a funeral procession in the city of Makin in South Waziristan, Pakistan.[1] The attack targeted a funeral procession of militants killed earlier in the day in a prior similar strike by drones.[2] Over 60 people were reported killed in what is considered perhaps the deadliest strike since the drone attacks started.[1] Other sources claimed up to 83 people were dead.[3] There were reports that Baitullah Mehsud was in the area but escaped unhurt while his deputy Qari Hussain was killed, although this has been disputed.[4][5][6] Hussain later phoned reporters to prove he was still alive.[7] The drones fired missiles when Sangeen Khan, an Afghan commander belonging to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, was holding a meeting soon after the funeral of an associate of Baitullah Mehsud.[8][9]
| 2009 Makin airstrike | |
|---|---|
| Location | Makin, South Waziristan, Pakistan |
| Date | 23 June 2009 |
| Deaths | More than 60 |
| Victims | Funeral attendees |
| Perpetrators |  United States |
References
- Suspected U.S. Strike Kills at Least 60 in Pakistan, The New York Times, 2009-06-23
- 'Dozens dead' in US drone strike, BBC, 2009-06-23
- Death toll in suspected U.S. drone attack in Pakistan's tribal area rises to 83. Xinhua News Agency, 2009-06-24
- Missile kills key trainer of Taliban suicide bombers, Dawn, 2009-06-25
- Deadly 'drone attack' hits Pakistan, Al Jazeera, 2009-06-24
- Pakistani Taliban chief dodged missile: officials, Chicago Sun-Times, 2009-06-24
- Yusufzai, Rahimullah (29 June 2009). "US, Pakistan both offer head money for Baitullah". The News International. Archived from the original on 30 June 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- Missile attacks kill 50 in South Waziristan Archived 6 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Dawn, 2009-06-24
- Suspected U.S. strikes kill dozens in Pakistan, CNN, 2009-06-24