Drones Hit Airbase Housing U.S. Forces In W. Iraq
Date
7/16/2024 11:27:19 PM
(MENAFN- Nam News Network)
BAGHDAD, Jul 17 (NNN-NINA) – Two drones, yesterday, attacked the Ayn al-Asad Airbase, in Iraq's western Anbar province, where U.S. troops are stationed, an Iraqi army officer said.
The drones caused no casualties as they hit the airbase perimeter, the officer said, on condition of anonymity.
U.S. helicopters were seen flying over the airbase and surrounding areas, and Iraqi forces raised their alert level, according to the officer.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Since the outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip on Oct 7, last year, an armed group known as“Islamic Resistance in Iraq” has launched hundreds of rocket and drone attacks, on bases housing U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria.– NNN-NINA
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