A drone assault launched in opposition to Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq has resulted in damages however no casualties. The ability, which is dwelling to US and worldwide troops, was additionally focused by rockets earlier this week.
Colonel Wayne Marotto, a spokesperson for the US-led coalition, stated the bottom was “attacked by an unmanned aerial surveillance system” on Saturday morning, including that no accidents had been reported however hangar contained in the navy facility was broken. The incident is at the moment being investigated.
In keeping with native media, there are conflicting experiences about what transpired. Kurdistan24, citing sources, stated the authorities had been advised that two drones loaded with explosives attacked the bottom. One of many unmanned aerial autos was reportedly shot down by anti-air batteries, whereas the second struck the navy compound, the outlet stated.
Different unconfirmed experiences claimed that the airbase was hit by rockets after air protection programs did not intercept them.
Nobody has taken accountability for the assault but, which comes simply 4 days after Ain al-Asad was hit by at the least two rockets on Tuesday. The Iraqi navy stated the strike didn’t end in casualties, however declined to launch additional particulars in regards to the incident.
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The bottom was focused by Iranian missiles in January 2020, launched in response to the US assassination of Iranian Normal Qassem Soleimani. Since then, it has come beneath frequent assaults. In March, the US-led coalition stated that the Ain al-Asad airbase had been hit by at the least 10 oblique fireplace missiles.
Different services round Iraq have additionally been focused in latest days. A minimum of two rockets landed close to Baghdad Worldwide Airport on Could 2, however the assault didn’t end in any damages or casualties. An identical incident occurred on the airport on the finish of April.
