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.Suspected U.S. Strike Kills at Least 60 in Pakistan, The New York Times, 2009-06-23 Over 60 people were reported killed in what is considered perhaps the deadliest strike since the drone attacks started. Other sources claimed up to 83 people were dead.Death toll in suspected U.S. drone attack in Pakistan's tribal area rises to 83. Xinhua News Agency, 2009-06-24 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.Missile kills key trainer of Taliban suicide bombers, Dawn, 2009-06-25Deadly 'drone attack' hits Pakistan, Al Jazeera, 2009-06-24Pakistani Taliban chief dodged missile: officials, Chicago Sun-Times, 2009-06-24 Hussain later phoned reporters to prove he was still alive. 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.Missile attacks kill 50 in South Waziristan , Dawn, 2009-06-24Suspected U.S. strikes kill dozens in Pakistan, CNN, 2009-06-24
See also
Drone attacks in Pakistan Damadola airstrike
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