Taliban attack NATO logistics terminal
By Manzoor Ali Shah
PESHAWAR: Dozens of suspected Taliban attacked a terminal storing NATO supplies on Ring Road, destroying at least 12 trucks and 20 containers early on Sunday, according to police – marking the first major attack on a NATO depot since February.
Police sources said several Taliban started firing at trucks and torching trailers vehicles parked at the terminal. Following an exchange of fire, the Taliban escaped. There were no casualties. The AFP news agency, however, reported that two truck drivers were injured in the attack.
According to Reuters, the torched trucks contained food, while a witness said some military vehicles were also being transported to the border.
Attackers: Talking to Daily Times, City SP Ijaz Abid said that around 40 Taliban attacked the terminal using guns and petrol bombs. Police cordoned off the area after the attack
NATO and US-led forces in Afghanistan are hugely dependent on Pakistan for their supplies and equipment, with an estimated 80 percent of their gear transported by land from the neighbouring country.
