Karachi Airport Under Attack

At least 27 people were killed in a terrorist attack on Pakistan’s busiest airport, Karachi’s Jinnah International, on Sunday night. The assault began when 10 heavily armed militants with grenades gained entry to a cargo area using forged identity cards. The gunmen used grenades to kill four security guards. Violence continued through the night as security forces clashed with the militants, leaving many passengers trapped inside the terminal. When the firefight concluded early Monday morning, the death toll had reached 21. All 10 militants were killed along with eight airport security workers, two Pakistan International Airlines employees, and one ranger.

All inbound and outbound flights at Jinnah International Airport were cancelled as a result of the attack. The airport is currently under military control. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.