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'US missiles' kill 13 in S Waziristan
The Nation ^ | Friday, February 29, 2008 | staff

Posted on 02/29/2008 10:09:56 AM PST by gandalftb

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Possible Zawahiri, more coming.
1 posted on 02/29/2008 10:09:57 AM PST by gandalftb
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VAA- VOOM!


2 posted on 02/29/2008 10:13:17 AM PST by princess leah
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To: gandalftb

Is this an update of this:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1977511/posts

or another strike altogether?


3 posted on 02/29/2008 10:13:34 AM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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Possible Zawahiri, more coming.

Shhweeet. Nice shooting guys, whoever you are... :-)

4 posted on 02/29/2008 10:16:21 AM PST by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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"another strike altogether?

"Another strike"


5 posted on 02/29/2008 10:16:54 AM PST by Dilbert56 (Harry Reid, D-Nev.: "We're going to pick up Senate seats as a result of this war.")
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Remember this " missile "?

6 posted on 02/29/2008 10:18:48 AM PST by icwhatudo
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OK..multitasking here...LOL. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!


7 posted on 02/29/2008 10:19:42 AM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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Adam Gadahn is still missing since early February, the last time we blew up a Talibunny strong-hold.

The good news just keeps on coming!


8 posted on 02/29/2008 10:20:05 AM PST by gridlock (Proud McCain Supporter since February 7, 2008.)
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The Nation is your source for the possible demise of Ayman?


9 posted on 02/29/2008 10:20:44 AM PST by Retired Greyhound
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LOL...oh yeah....wasn’t it a fake bomb or pic or something?


10 posted on 02/29/2008 10:21:52 AM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1967984/posts

Adam Gadahn Rumored Killed
The Long War Journal ^ | 2/9/2008 | Left Coast Republican

Posted on 02/10/2008 3:16:03 AM PST by Left Coast Republican

By Bill RoggioFebruary 8, 2008 6:49 PM Gadhan.jpg

Adam Gadahn.

One day after a Pakistani newspaper reported al Qaeda propagandist Adam Gadahn may have been killed in the same airstrike that killed al Qaeda leader Abu Laith al Libi, the rumor remains unconfirmed.

Speculation over Gadahn’s presence at the al Qaeda safe house in North Waziristan began on Jan. 29, the day of the airstrike. An unnamed US official denied Gadahn was killed in the strike. But on Feb. 7, The News reported, based on statements from Western sources, that Gadahn was killed in the airstrike.

Sounds like some great intel lead to good “Kills” for our side and probably a lot more good intel at the site.


11 posted on 02/29/2008 10:22:31 AM PST by Grampa Dave ("Ron Paul and his flaming antiwar spam monkeys can Kiss my Ass!!"- Jim Robinson, Sept, 30, 2007)
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To: gandalftb

Excellent news!


12 posted on 02/29/2008 10:28:27 AM PST by aculeus
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Oh lawd that was funny. They could have at least glued on some balsa wood fins and spray painted “hi I am not arty” on the side of it. ; )


13 posted on 02/29/2008 10:29:19 AM PST by happinesswithoutpeace (You are receiving this broadcast as a dream)
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Note from the Islamist Travel Agency:

Due to unexpected US military activity all Spring Break activities in South Waziristan tribal regions will be cancelled.


14 posted on 02/29/2008 10:34:23 AM PST by Tallguy (Tagline is offline till something better comes along...)
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House was owned by Shero Wazir, AKA Sher Mohammad Malikkheilof, AKA Sheroo, of the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe who had rented it out to an Arab 3-4 months ago. The strike was in the village of Azam Warsak, near Kaloosha village in the South Waziristan, about 10 km W of Wana.

Compound was mainly a private madrassa operated by Sheroo mainly for Afghans. This compound had been under surveillance for many months and was known as a logistical base for attacks in Afghanistan. Lately, Punjabi Pakistanis had been weapons training there.

Gadahn frequented the area as well as top AQ leaders.

Four Arabs showed up about 1700GMT, then Predators circled. Strike occurred at 2100GMT Wednesday 022708.

There may have been a Hellfire, but I believe, due to the low angle of attack, three missiles (one struck a nearby field), size of the primary explosion, this was likely cruise missiles.

The secondary blast was heard in Wana, likely stored munitions that cooked off.

The only dead identified so far is Shahrukh Khan, younger brother of Khan Mohammad, senior commander of Mullah Nazir-led militants of the Abu Hamza group.

So far, the dead are 4 Arabs, 4 Turkmens, 3 Punjabi Pakistanis, and 2 Afghans. Unconfirmed that 6 wounded prisoners are captured.

An Egyptian fugitive is reported among the 4 dead Arabs. Zawahiri was known to associate with Turkmens, used them for bodyguards. Zawahiri frequented this area with Gadahn, traveled in a group of 3-5.

The backwater buzz is that this was a High Value Target, very high value. Few would get this kind of air strike attention, al-Libi only rated one Hellfire.

Maybe premature and unconfirmed, I'm not celebrating yet, but I'm looking for my corkscrew and dusting off the glasses.

15 posted on 02/29/2008 10:41:19 AM PST by gandalftb (Ruthless action may be only clarity...quickly, awake (Capt. Willard, Apocalypse Now))
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An update.


16 posted on 02/29/2008 10:41:57 AM PST by gandalftb (Ruthless action may be only clarity...quickly, awake (Capt. Willard, Apocalypse Now))
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lol, the expected Taliban “Spring Break” Surge has been called off. The US Media is deeply saddened.


17 posted on 02/29/2008 10:42:43 AM PST by FreeAtlanta (Search for Folding Project - Join FR Team 36120)
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Several sources, waiting for Paki confirmation.


18 posted on 02/29/2008 10:42:53 AM PST by gandalftb (Ruthless action may be only clarity...quickly, awake (Capt. Willard, Apocalypse Now))
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Thanks..looks like the numbers are going up! Yippie!!

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!


19 posted on 02/29/2008 10:44:10 AM PST by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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I love it... our brave guys are really kickin’ ass over there!


20 posted on 02/29/2008 10:44:44 AM PST by nutmeg (Obama supporters: Drink the Kool-Aid? Yes we can!)
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