RAWALPINDI: The security forces thwarted a failed terrorist attack on the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Mianwali Training Air Base in the wee hours of Saturday and eliminated three militants, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
According to the military’s media wing, “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 which, Alhumdolliah, due to the swift and effective response by the troops, has been foiled and thwarted, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets.”
The statement said that three terrorists were neutralised while entering the base while the remaining three were cornered/isolated due to a timely and effective response by the troops, who demonstrated exceptional courage and timely response.
“However, during the attack, some damage to three already grounded aircraft and a fuel bowser also occurred,” the statement read.
It further added that a comprehensive joint clearance and combing operation is in the final stages to completely clear the area.
“Pakistan Armed Forces remain committed to eliminating the menace of terrorism from the country at all costs,” said the ISPR.
