Pakistan: US arms recovered from terrorists attacking Mianwali Airbase

Reports on Monday revealed that the terrorists who attacked Mianwali Airbase used weapons manufactured in the United States.

The weapons recovered from the terrorists killed during the operation are RPG-7s, AK-74s, M-4s, and M-16/A4 rifles.

Furthermore, these reports highlight that the weapons, initially intended for use in Afghanistan, are now openly available for sale following the fall of Kabul.

Similar instances of the US weaponry being found were also documented after an attack on the Zhob cantonment in Balochistan.

The security forces effectively neutralized nine terrorists following the attack on the Pakistan Air Force base in Mianwali on Saturday.

A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations noted that three aircraft were grounded at the facility, and a fuel bowser had sustained minor damage.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has reported that Pakistan Air Force’s Mianwali Training Air Base successfully prevented a terrorist attack in the early hours of Saturday, November 4, 2023. Thanks to the swift and effective response by the security forces, the attack was thwarted, ensuring the safety of personnel and assets at the base.

According to the ISPR, three militants attempting to infiltrate the base were neutralized, while the remaining three were isolated by the troops’ timely and courageous response. Unfortunately, during the attack, three grounded aircraft and a fuel bowser suffered some damage.

The statement also mentioned that a comprehensive joint operation is in its final stages to completely clear the area of any potential threats.

The ISPR emphasized the unwavering commitment of the Pakistan Armed Forces to eradicate terrorism from the country at any cost.