Pakistan's Mianwali airbase attacked, 3 terrorists killed by army

Pakistan’s Air Force Base in Mianwali in Punjab was attacked on Saturday following which the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) killed three terrorists in retaliation.

As per initial reports, a group of five to six heavily armed men launched an early morning attack at the airbase, inflicting casualties inside the complex. Multiple planes stationed inside the airbase were also destroyed in the attack.

Pakistan-based terrorist group Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Videos of the attack are being widely shared on social media.

Terrorists attack on the Pakistan Air Force base in Mianwali.

#PAF #Mianwali #PakArmy #earthquake #Blast pic.twitter.com/HwwAWQvX7J

— Rimsha Ishaq (@pti_Rimsha) November 4, 2023

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Pakistan army’s statement

Soon after the attack, the Pakistani army issued a statement saying, “On 04 November 2023, in the early hours of the day, Mianwali Training Air Base of Pakistan Air Force came under a failed terrorist attack. Effective response by the troops has been foiled and thwarted, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets.”

It added, “Demonstrating exceptional courage and timely response, 3 terrorists were neutralised even before they could enter the base while the remaining 3 terrorists have been cornered/isolated due to timely and effective response by the troops.”