Another suspected US drone attack took place on February 16, 2009, killing at least 31 in a remote are near the Pakistan - Afghanistan border. Despite a Taliban declared cease-fire near the region, the fighting continues. The continued attacks, even after the inauguration of President Barack Obama, continues to fuel anti-American sentiment in the region.The New York Times: Airstrike Kills 31 in Pakistan (February 16, 2009)

Seventeen people were killed in a two suspected U.S. missile strikes in Pakistan, near the border of Afghanistan, on Friday, January 23, 2009. Two missiles were reportedly fired from a U.S. spy plane.CNN: Two U.S. missile strikes kill 17 in Pakistan, sources say (January 23, 2009) According to the Associated Press, the tribal region that was hit is reportedly an area where "Al Qaeda militants are known to hide out." The strikes were the first on Pakistan since President Barack Obama took office on January 21, 2009.The Associated Press: Suspected US missile strike kills 10 in Pakistan CNN: Suspected U.S. missile strike kills 10 in Pakistan

In December 2008, a missile attack launched by drones from across the border took place in Pakistan. While the U.S. does not comment on such attacks, they are the only known forces in the region known to be using drones. The attack included three missiles targeting anti-aircraft guns in the region. One missile was said to have missed it's target and landed near a residential home.CNN.com: Suspected U.S. missiles hit Pakistan... (December 22, 2008)

A U.S. missile strike on Pakistan in October 2008 reportedly killed at least four people and wounded at least two others—though none of the dead or injured were believed to be members of Al Qaeda. Reports said the missile hit a home in the North Waziristan tribal region, near the border of Afghanistan, on October 11, 2008. CNN quoted anonymous sources as saying a second suspected missile strike in the same area did not result in any casualties.CNN: Sources: Suspected U.S. strike kills 4 in Pakistan (October 12, 2008)