Karachi Airport attacked - Multiple aircraft destroyed

[jasT1981]

Not getting much UK TV coverage, but Karachi Airport has been attacked by up to 10 masked men with guns.

We have received news that 7 aircraft have completely been destroyed that included 1 Cargolux 747 & 1 PIA A310 (AP-BDZ).

 An ATR from PIA and an Airblue bird has been damaged as well. Thai 333 (HS-TEL) bearing Star Alliance livery has also been damaged badly as rumored. She is suggested to be on the tarmac as during the time of attack she getting ready to depart KHI. An EK 77W (A6-EBP) is also suggested to in the same predicament.

Reports came in that an hijacking attempt was made on her. Runway is under siege by the terrorist body as of now still. Huge fire has been seen in the airport which is being attributed to the blowing up of oil depots present in the premises.

Gunmen attacked a cargo and V.I.P. area of Karachi’s international airport late Sunday night, engaging in a heavy firefight with security forces and killing at least four of them, Pakistani security officials said. Hijacking has been attempted as rumours are coming in. 6 Planes have been set on fire according to sources. Witnesses saw heavy plumes of smoke rising from the airport, and one Pakistani news channel showed footage of a large fire burning from where a few planes were parked.

Security forces sealed off the airport, and flights began being diverted away from Karachi soon after the firing began. Lets just hope that the whole mess gets sorted out quickly and everyone stays safe. Our prayers are with those in KHI!

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/08/karachi-airport-under-attack-by-militants-live-updates
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/10885452/Karachi-airport-under-attack-by-gunmen.html

[Angry Turnip]

Just been watching this on BBC News Channel-very well co-ordinated attack by all accounts.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-27757264

[jasT1981]

hmmm

Retweeted by Nathan J Hunt
Jerry Liet ‏@jerryliet 5m

CONFIRMED: No aircraft has been hijacked and no passenger was hurt at #Karachi #Pakistan Airport attack.

[Merlin]

hmmm

Retweeted by Nathan J Hunt
Jerry Liet ‏@jerryliet 5m

CONFIRMED: No aircraft has been hijacked and no passenger was hurt at #Karachi #Pakistan Airport attack.

Was following this on A.net - at one point Twitter was reporting at least 5 aircraft destroyed and one hijacked. Now its the exact opposite.

I've always believed that Twitter is absolutely useless for reporting these kind of incidents as every post contradicts the previous.

But yet certain news organisations will rely on them as 'fact'