Pakistani troops fire on intruding U.S. choppers
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Yes you are right as NATO has accused Pakistan of firing on its Helicopters acorss.
It seems US is mulling for an attack using this excuse.
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Pakistan 'fires on Nato aircraft'
Nato forces in eastern Afghanistan say their helicopters have been fired upon by a Pakistani military checkpoint.
The Western alliance said its aircraft had not crossed into Pakistani airspace when they came under fire in Khost province, news agency AP reports.
The incident comes amid growing tension over a number of recent incidents at the Pakistan-Afghan border.
Earlier this week, Pakistani troops said they had fired warning shots at US helicopters that crossed the border.
A drone believed to be operated by the CIA crashed inside Pakistan on Wednesday.
In a statement on the latest incident, Nato's International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) said there had been no damage or casualties.
"Isaf helicopters received small-arms fire from a Pakistan military checkpoint along the border near Tanai district, Khost, September 25 while conducting routine operations in Afghanistan," it said in a statement.
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Nato forces in eastern Afghanistan say their helicopters have been fired upon by a Pakistani military checkpoint.
The Western alliance said its aircraft had not crossed into Pakistani airspace when they came under fire in Khost province, news agency AP reports.
The incident comes amid growing tension over a number of recent incidents at the Pakistan-Afghan border.
Earlier this week, Pakistani troops said they had fired warning shots at US helicopters that crossed the border.
A drone believed to be operated by the CIA crashed inside Pakistan on Wednesday.
In a statement on the latest incident, Nato's International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) said there had been no damage or casualties.
"Isaf helicopters received small-arms fire from a Pakistan military checkpoint along the border near Tanai district, Khost, September 25 while conducting routine operations in Afghanistan," it said in a statement.
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I think now it is very clear to figureout the US/NATO intentions. It must be clear that why US/NATO helicopters tried to intrude many times recently. Seems they knew that it would provoke firing from our side.
And now they outrighly said their helis did not cross while these were fired upon from Pakistan.
understandble tactic to creat an excuse for attacking Pakistan.
And now they outrighly said their helis did not cross while these were fired upon from Pakistan.
understandble tactic to creat an excuse for attacking Pakistan.
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The border isn't well demarcated, given that they received small arms fire (i.e distance possibly could not have been too large), the Pakistani SF's may have considered them to have crossed into the Pakistani side.
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NATO said it had been fired upon from a Pakistani check post, so much inside is this post in Pakistani area and at how much distance from Khost province, that is need to be checked.If you get what i mean
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NATO: Pakistani troops fire on US helicopters
By FISNIK ABRASHI, Associated Press Writer
16 minutes ago
KABUL, Afghanistan - Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters patrolling the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, heightening tensions as U.S. steps up cross-border operations in a region known as a haven for Taliban and al-Qaida militants.
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Two American OH-58 reconnaissance helicopters, known as Kiowas, were on a routine afternoon patrol in the eastern province of Khost when they received small arms fire from a Pakistani border post, said Tech Sgt. Kevin Wallace, a U.S. military spokesman. There was no damage to aircraft or crew, officials said.
"They did not cross the border and they did not fire back," Wallace said.
U.S. forces and Pakistan's military "are working together to resolve the matter," a NATO statement said.
The U.S. has stepped up attacks on suspected militants in the frontier area, mostly by missiles fired from unmanned drones operating from Afghanistan. The incursions especially a ground raid into South Waziristan by American commandos Sept. 3 have angered many Pakistanis.
On Wednesday, Pakistan's army said it had found the wreckage of a suspected surveillance drone in South Waziristan, but denied claims by Pakistani intelligence officials that troops and local people shot down the aircraft.
Pakistan's military spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas said Pakistan's military was awaiting a full report from Afghanistan on Thursday's shooting, but that Pakistani units had "very clear" orders not to fire across the border.
"We are getting it investigated," he said.
In Washington, a U.S. official said the U.S. coalition in Afghanistan immediately demanded an explanation from Pakistan, the official said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record.
Pakistani civilian leaders have condemned the cross-border operations by U.S. forces, which have been authorized by President Bush, while the army has vowed to defend Pakistan's territory "at all cost."
"We will not tolerate any act against our sovereignty and integrity in the name of the war against terrorism," Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani told journalists Wednesday. "We are fighting extremism and terror not for any another country, but our own country. This is our own war."
Pakistan's tribal areas have become a breeding ground for Taliban and al-Qaida militants, who are launching attacks inside Pakistan but also across the border into Afghanistan, where the levels of violence have reached record heights since the ouster of the Taliban from power in the U.S.-led invasion in 2001.
More than 4,600 people mostly militants have died this year in insurgency-related violence in Afghanistan, and the levels of violence in the eastern Afghanistan are 30 percent higher compared to the same period last year, officials say.
In other violence, a remote-controlled bomb struck a police vehicle Wednesday in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, killing two officers, said provincial police chief Matiullah Khan.
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Associated Press reporter Pauline Jelinek contributed to this report from Washington.
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By FISNIK ABRASHI, Associated Press Writer
16 minutes ago
KABUL, Afghanistan - Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters patrolling the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, heightening tensions as U.S. steps up cross-border operations in a region known as a haven for Taliban and al-Qaida militants.
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Two American OH-58 reconnaissance helicopters, known as Kiowas, were on a routine afternoon patrol in the eastern province of Khost when they received small arms fire from a Pakistani border post, said Tech Sgt. Kevin Wallace, a U.S. military spokesman. There was no damage to aircraft or crew, officials said.
"They did not cross the border and they did not fire back," Wallace said.
U.S. forces and Pakistan's military "are working together to resolve the matter," a NATO statement said.
The U.S. has stepped up attacks on suspected militants in the frontier area, mostly by missiles fired from unmanned drones operating from Afghanistan. The incursions especially a ground raid into South Waziristan by American commandos Sept. 3 have angered many Pakistanis.
On Wednesday, Pakistan's army said it had found the wreckage of a suspected surveillance drone in South Waziristan, but denied claims by Pakistani intelligence officials that troops and local people shot down the aircraft.
Pakistan's military spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas said Pakistan's military was awaiting a full report from Afghanistan on Thursday's shooting, but that Pakistani units had "very clear" orders not to fire across the border.
"We are getting it investigated," he said.
In Washington, a U.S. official said the U.S. coalition in Afghanistan immediately demanded an explanation from Pakistan, the official said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record.
Pakistani civilian leaders have condemned the cross-border operations by U.S. forces, which have been authorized by President Bush, while the army has vowed to defend Pakistan's territory "at all cost."
"We will not tolerate any act against our sovereignty and integrity in the name of the war against terrorism," Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani told journalists Wednesday. "We are fighting extremism and terror not for any another country, but our own country. This is our own war."
Pakistan's tribal areas have become a breeding ground for Taliban and al-Qaida militants, who are launching attacks inside Pakistan but also across the border into Afghanistan, where the levels of violence have reached record heights since the ouster of the Taliban from power in the U.S.-led invasion in 2001.
More than 4,600 people mostly militants have died this year in insurgency-related violence in Afghanistan, and the levels of violence in the eastern Afghanistan are 30 percent higher compared to the same period last year, officials say.
In other violence, a remote-controlled bomb struck a police vehicle Wednesday in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, killing two officers, said provincial police chief Matiullah Khan.
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Associated Press reporter Pauline Jelinek contributed to this report from Washington.
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According to ISPR, the US/NATO helicopters did intrude Saidgai area in Ghulam Khan Sector.
The helicopters ranway upon firing.
Whereas according to ISPR, NATO was informed already about the incident.
The helicopters ranway upon firing.
Whereas according to ISPR, NATO was informed already about the incident.
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Pakistani troops fire on US helicopters at border
By FISNIK ABRASHI, Associated Press Writer
21 minutes ago
KABUL, Afghanistan - Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters patrolling the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, heightening tensions as the U.S. steps up cross-border operations in a region known as a haven for Taliban and al-Qaida militants.
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Two American OH-58 reconnaissance helicopters, known as Kiowas, were on a routine afternoon patrol in the eastern province of Khost when they received small arms fire from a Pakistani border post, said Tech Sgt. Kevin Wallace, a U.S. military spokesman. There was no damage to aircraft or crew, officials said.
"They did not cross the border and they did not fire back," Wallace said.
The Pakistani military disputed that assertion, saying its troops fired warning shots when the two helicopters crossed over the border and that the U.S. helicopters fired back.
"When the helicopters passed over our border post and were well within Paskitani territory, own security forces fires anticipatory warning shots. On this, the helicopters returned fire and flew back," a Pakistani military statement said.
The Pakistani military said the matter was "being resolved" in consultations between the army and the NATO force in Afghanistan. A NATO statement said the militaries were "working together to resolve the matter."
The U.S. has stepped up attacks on suspected militants in the frontier area, mostly by missiles fired from unmanned drones operating from Afghanistan. The incursions especially a ground raid into South Waziristan by American commandos Sept. 3 have angered many Pakistanis.
Pakistani army spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas said last week that Pakistani field commanders have previously tolerated international forces crossing a short way into Pakistan because of the ill-defined and contested nature of the mountainous frontier.
"But after the (Sept. 3) incident, the orders are clear," Abbas said. "In case it happens again in this form, that there is a very significant detection, which is very definite, no ambiguity, across the border, on ground or in the air: open fire."
On Wednesday, Pakistan's army said it had found the wreckage of a suspected surveillance drone in South Waziristan, but denied claims by Pakistani intelligence officials that troops and local people shot down the aircraft.
Abbas said Pakistan's military was awaiting a full report from Afghanistan on Thursday's shooting, but that Pakistani units had "very clear" orders not to fire across the border. "We are getting it investigated," he said.
In Washington, Defense Department spokesman Bryan Whitman said the coalition immediately requested an explanation from Pakistan for what he described as "an unfortunate incident."
"The Pakistanis have to provide us with a better understanding as to why this took place," Whitman told Pentagon reporters.
He said the militants have always tried to exploit the border region.
"It's a challenge along the border and that's why we continue to look for ways to improve our coordination," Whitman said.
Asked how Pakistani forces could mistake U.S. helicopters for enemy forces especially since Taliban and al-Qaida forces don't have aircraft Whitman said: "Only Pakistan can articulate their intent."
Pakistani civilian leaders have condemned the cross-border operations by U.S. forces, which have been authorized by President Bush, while the army has vowed to defend Pakistan's territory "at all cost."
"We will not tolerate any act against our sovereignty and integrity in the name of the war against terrorism," Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani told journalists Wednesday. "We are fighting extremism and terror not for any another country, but our own country. This is our own war."
Pakistan's tribal areas have become a breeding ground for Taliban and al-Qaida militants, who are launching attacks inside Pakistan but also across the border into Afghanistan, where the levels of violence have reached record heights since the ouster of the Taliban from power in the U.S.-led invasion in 2001. More than 4,600 people mostly militants have died this year in insurgency-related violence in Afghanistan, and the levels of violence in the eastern Afghanistan are 30 percent higher compared to the same period last year, officials say.
In other violence, a remote-controlled bomb struck a police vehicle Wednesday in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, killing two officers, said provincial police chief Matiullah Khan.
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Associated Press reporter Pauline Jelinek contributed to this report from Washington.
Pakistani troops fire on US helicopters at border - Yahoo! News
By FISNIK ABRASHI, Associated Press Writer
21 minutes ago
KABUL, Afghanistan - Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters patrolling the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, heightening tensions as the U.S. steps up cross-border operations in a region known as a haven for Taliban and al-Qaida militants.
ADVERTISEMENT
Two American OH-58 reconnaissance helicopters, known as Kiowas, were on a routine afternoon patrol in the eastern province of Khost when they received small arms fire from a Pakistani border post, said Tech Sgt. Kevin Wallace, a U.S. military spokesman. There was no damage to aircraft or crew, officials said.
"They did not cross the border and they did not fire back," Wallace said.
The Pakistani military disputed that assertion, saying its troops fired warning shots when the two helicopters crossed over the border and that the U.S. helicopters fired back.
"When the helicopters passed over our border post and were well within Paskitani territory, own security forces fires anticipatory warning shots. On this, the helicopters returned fire and flew back," a Pakistani military statement said.
The Pakistani military said the matter was "being resolved" in consultations between the army and the NATO force in Afghanistan. A NATO statement said the militaries were "working together to resolve the matter."
The U.S. has stepped up attacks on suspected militants in the frontier area, mostly by missiles fired from unmanned drones operating from Afghanistan. The incursions especially a ground raid into South Waziristan by American commandos Sept. 3 have angered many Pakistanis.
Pakistani army spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas said last week that Pakistani field commanders have previously tolerated international forces crossing a short way into Pakistan because of the ill-defined and contested nature of the mountainous frontier.
"But after the (Sept. 3) incident, the orders are clear," Abbas said. "In case it happens again in this form, that there is a very significant detection, which is very definite, no ambiguity, across the border, on ground or in the air: open fire."
On Wednesday, Pakistan's army said it had found the wreckage of a suspected surveillance drone in South Waziristan, but denied claims by Pakistani intelligence officials that troops and local people shot down the aircraft.
Abbas said Pakistan's military was awaiting a full report from Afghanistan on Thursday's shooting, but that Pakistani units had "very clear" orders not to fire across the border. "We are getting it investigated," he said.
In Washington, Defense Department spokesman Bryan Whitman said the coalition immediately requested an explanation from Pakistan for what he described as "an unfortunate incident."
"The Pakistanis have to provide us with a better understanding as to why this took place," Whitman told Pentagon reporters.
He said the militants have always tried to exploit the border region.
"It's a challenge along the border and that's why we continue to look for ways to improve our coordination," Whitman said.
Asked how Pakistani forces could mistake U.S. helicopters for enemy forces especially since Taliban and al-Qaida forces don't have aircraft Whitman said: "Only Pakistan can articulate their intent."
Pakistani civilian leaders have condemned the cross-border operations by U.S. forces, which have been authorized by President Bush, while the army has vowed to defend Pakistan's territory "at all cost."
"We will not tolerate any act against our sovereignty and integrity in the name of the war against terrorism," Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani told journalists Wednesday. "We are fighting extremism and terror not for any another country, but our own country. This is our own war."
Pakistan's tribal areas have become a breeding ground for Taliban and al-Qaida militants, who are launching attacks inside Pakistan but also across the border into Afghanistan, where the levels of violence have reached record heights since the ouster of the Taliban from power in the U.S.-led invasion in 2001. More than 4,600 people mostly militants have died this year in insurgency-related violence in Afghanistan, and the levels of violence in the eastern Afghanistan are 30 percent higher compared to the same period last year, officials say.
In other violence, a remote-controlled bomb struck a police vehicle Wednesday in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, killing two officers, said provincial police chief Matiullah Khan.
___
Associated Press reporter Pauline Jelinek contributed to this report from Washington.
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NATO choppers violated airspace, opened fire
French soldiers with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) sit in their helicopter as it flies over Sarobi, about 50 kms east of Kabul on August 31, 2008. — AFP
KABUL: Pakistani troops fired at NATO-led helicopters operating in eastern Afghanistan, the international force said, adding that there was no damage or casualties.
The Pakistani military said troops fired warning shots at two NATO helicopters after they crossed the border from Afghanistan on Thursday, adding that the choppers returned fire.
'Two helicopters crossed into our territory in Ghulam Khan area. They passed over our checkpost so our troops fired warning shots,' chief Pakistani military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told AFP.
'The helicopters returned fire but there was no damage on the ground.'
Abbas added that the matter was being taken up with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Kabul through the usual channels between the force and the Pakistani military.
A separate military statement said the helicopters were 'well within Pakistani territory' when the incident happened.
The NATO-led force in Afghanistan earlier said Pakistani troops at a military checkpost opened fire on the helicopters but insisted they were in Afghan airspace at the time.
The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) stressed that the helicopters had not crossed into Pakistani airspace.
'ISAF helicopters received small-arms fire from a Pakistan military checkpoint along the border near Tanai district, Khost, September 25 while conducting routine operations in Afghanistan,' it said in a statement.
'There are no reports of any damages to the helicopters or any casualties.'
The incident was 'an unfortunate misunderstanding,' a Pentagon spokesman said Thursday.
'It appears to be an unfortunate misunderstanding,' said Bryan Whitman, a Pentagon spokesman.
Separately, Tech Sgt. Kevin Wallace, a US military spokesman, said Pakistani troops fired at American reconnaissance helicopters patrolling along the Afghan-Pakistan border Thursday, but there was no damage to aircraft or crew.
Two American OH-58 reconnaissance helicopters, known as Kiowas, were on a routine patrol Thursday in the eastern province of Khost when they received small arms fire from a Pakistani border post, Wallace said.
'They did not cross the border and they did not fire back,' he said.
In Washington, a US official said the incident occurred Thursday afternoon Pakistan time.
On Wednesday, Pakistan's army said it had found the wreckage of a suspected surveillance drone in South Waziristan, but denied claims by Pakistani intelligence officials that troops and local people shot down the aircraft.
However, a US military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the drone might have been operated by the CIA.
Tensions across the rugged and porous border are high after a series of US missile strikes on al-Qaeda-linked militants and an incursion by US soldiers into Pakistani tribal areas adjoining Afghanistan.
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Neo Ji,
Appnay already posted item post kiya hai.
Aap buzurg log hain, mai appki post delete nahin karna chahta - ishara kaafi hai kya?
Appnay already posted item post kiya hai.
Aap buzurg log hain, mai appki post delete nahin karna chahta - ishara kaafi hai kya?
Neo Ji,
Appnay already posted item post kiya hai.
Aap buzurg log hain, mai appki post delete nahin karna chahta - ishara kaafi hai kya?
Kaun sa item...mujhe to kuch nazar nahi aarah...
My bad, didn't see the article posted 4 minutes before I did.
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