Chenagai airstrike
The Chenagai airstrike took place on October 30, 2006, around 5:00 am local time. Missiles were fired at a madrassa in Chenagai village in Bajaur region of Pakistan. An eyewitness has stated that the madrassa was filled with local students who had resumed studies after the Eid ul-Fitr holiday. 82 people died in the attack. The United States was accused of the attacks. The U.S. government denied involvement in the attack. Long War Journal blamed U.S. for the air strike as only U.S. was able to conduct precision night strikes in the region. The role of United States in the airstrike was confirmed later on.
Chenagai airstrike | |
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Part of War on Terror | |
Location | Chenagai, Bajaur, Pakistan |
Date | 30-31 October 2006 |
Attack type | Airstrike |
Deaths | 70-82 |
Perpetrators | CIA |
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