Rockets Hit Iraqi Military Base Housing US Troops

Published July 28th, 2020 - 05:59 GMT
During a period of political chaos, the country has also seen a rise of rocket and mortar attacks against Iraqi bases housing US soldiers. (AFP/File)
During a period of political chaos, the country has also seen a rise of rocket and mortar attacks against Iraqi bases housing US soldiers. (AFP/File)
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Al-Taji military airbase near capital Baghdad was targeted by 4 Katyusha rockets, says Iraqi police officer.

An Iraqi military airbase, which houses US forces, was targeted by rockets on Monday, a police officer said.

Al-Taji military airbase, located 85 kilometers (some 53 miles) north of the capital Baghdad, was targeted by four Katyusha rockets, according to Capt. Ahmed Khalaf.

"Initial information indicates that the missile attack left only physical damages," Khalaf told Anadolu Agency.


The airbase houses joint forces including Iraqi and American soldiers as well as other foreign forces from the US-led international coalition.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

This article has been adapted from its original source.

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