Iraq closes its airspace, Iranian drones cross its border
Kyiv • UNN
Iraq has closed its airspace after dozens of Iranian drones crossed its border toward Israel, forcing Israel to put its air defense on high alert.
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced the closure of the country's airspace, the Iraqi News Agency reports UNN. Air traffic has been suspended.
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According to Reuters sources, dozens of Iranian drones flying toward Israel are crossing Iraqi airspace. According to the Fars news agency, Iranian UAVs have approached the border of Syria and Jordan.
According to Western and Israeli media, Iran launched dozens of kamikaze drones toward Israel. Israel and Iran confirmed the attack with the use of UAVs. Shortly before, the defense and offense systems of the Israeli Air Force were put on alert, with dozens of aircraft in the sky.
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Iran had earlier promised to respond to Israel's strike with a diplomatic quarter in Damascus, where the Iranian embassy complex is located. Two Iranian generals and five officers were killed. Western countries urged citizens not to visit the region.
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