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UAV event in Pakistan on Mon 21st October 2024

21st October 2024

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On 21 October 2024, a quadcopter drone was used to drop explosives at Peer Mela marketplace in Tirah Valley (Khyber, KPK), injuring 13 civilians, primarily children who were struck by shrapnel. There are conflicting reports on who initiated the strike. Most sources suggest that the explosion was a military drone strike targeting militants. However, other sources noted an increase in the use of quadcopter drones by TTP militants in the area in recent months. Neither the military nor the TTP has claimed responsibility for the attack. There were 13 injuries with no fatalities.

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