Battle of Wana (2004 AD)

Battle of Wana (Pakistan vs al-Qaeda & 20px Pakistani Taliban) took place in 2004 AD during insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Battle facts

Year: 2004 AD
Date: 2004-03-23
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Side A: Pakistan
Side B: al-Qaeda, 20px Pakistani Taliban
Commanders (A): 20px Lt.Gen Ali Jan Aurakzai
Commanders (B): Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden, Tohir Yuldoshev, Nek Muhammad, Noor Wali Mehsud
Casualties: approx. 17 soldiers killed, 11 soldiers captured, 33 soldiers wounded55 Al-Qaida fighters killed, 150 fighters captured
Outcome: Pakistani victory
Coordinates: 32.306°, 69.593°