A Pakistan Navy ATR 72 at Pakistan Navy Naval Air Station PNS Siddiq in Turbat in year 2017.
Security forces foiled terrorist attack on Pakistan Navy Naval Air Station PNS Siddiq in Turbat on the night of March 25. All four attackers were eliminated in exchange of gunfire with the security forces. A soldier embraced martyrdom during the gunfight. The attackers were unable to cause any loss of Pakistan Navy asset/equipment.
Pakistan Navy Naval Air Station PNS Siddiq in Turbat became operational on May 25, 2017. PNS Siddiq shares land with Turbat International Airport.
The terrorists encountered Airports Security Force (ASF) when they entered the airfield from the side of Turbat Airport after crossing a nullah.
"The armed men attacked from three sides of the airport boundary, but security forces responded immediately and foiled their attempt to infiltrate the premises," Commissioner Mekran Division Saeed Ahmed Umrani informed news media.
Turbat International Airport/Pakistan Navy Naval Air Station PNS Siddiq runways:
Runway 08L/26R
Runway 08R/26L
A Pakistan Navy Lockheed P-3C Orion at Pakistan Navy Naval Air Station PNS Siddiq in Turbat in year 2017.
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