ATTOCK: Militants attacked Pakistan Air Force Kamra Airbase in Attock in the early hours of Thursday, Express News has reported.
According to sources, the militants stormed the base from Pind Salman Makhan.
5:00am
Express News reports that nine militants wearing suicide vets had attacked the airbase around 2am. The militants had crossed three check posts and were also reported to be wearing army uniforms.
Three squadrons present at the airbase were targeted.
Aircraft present at the base are being shifted to the hangers.
4:55am
A Pakistan Army squad has arrived at the base to take part in the operation.
The attack is similar to that on the Karachi navy airbase.
4:45am
It was an organized attack and firing from both sides is continuing.
The army has been called in to control the situation. The militants also hurled hand grenades, sources added.
Kamra is an airbase where assembling of the JF-17 is carried out.
Sources further said the militants failed to reach the aircrafts due to prompt action of the security forces.
Security forces have cordoned off the area after the attack.
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