Explosive incidents near Mosul and Ain Al-Assad bases in Iraq

Published November 9th, 2023 - 05:11 GMT
Ain Al-Asad military base in Iraq
A view of the Ain al-Assad air base hosting US forces in Iraq in the western Anbar province, a day after fourteen rockets were fired at the base. AFP
Highlights
With over 48 recorded attacks during this period, dozens of US soldiers have been wounded, highlighting a surge in hostilities in the region.

ALBAWABA- In recent developments, security sources reported to Reuters that an explosive device targeted a joint patrol involving American forces and the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service near Musil.

 Simultaneously, another incident involved the successful interception of a bomb-laden drone near the Ain Al-Asad base in Iraq, fortunately avoiding any casualties.

The reported increase in attacks on American bases in Iraq and Syria since October 17 has raised concerns. 

With over 48 recorded attacks during this period, dozens of US soldiers have been wounded, highlighting a surge in hostilities in the region. 

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