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Missile attack targets US-led coalition base in Western Iraq

Missile attack targets US-led coalition base in Western Iraq
By Yagiz Efe Parmaksiz
Jan 20, 2024 7:10 PM

At least a dozen missiles are launched at the Al-Asad airbase in Iraq’s Anbar province, a US-led coalition facility

In a concerning development, at least a dozen missiles were launched on Saturday at the Al-Asad airbase in Iraq’s Anbar province, a facility utilized by US-led coalition forces. The incident was confirmed by both a US defense source and an Iraqi police official speaking to AFP.

The anonymous US official disclosed that the missiles struck the military base, and the extent of the damage is currently under assessment. Initial reports suggest that a member of the Iraqi security forces sustained serious injuries in the attack.

Source: AFP

Last Updated:  Jun 3, 2024 3:03 PM