US Embassy in Baghdad attacked with rockets and drones
Kyiv • UNN
The diplomatic mission was attacked with rockets and five UAVs. Air defense shot down some of the targets, but one drone hit the territory, causing a fire and smoke.
The US Embassy in Baghdad was hit by a combined rocket and drone attack this morning. This was reported by sources in the Iraqi security services, Reuters reports, writes UNN.
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According to sources, rockets and at least five drones were fired at the facility from areas around the Iraqi capital. The attack is called the most intense since the beginning of the US, Israel, and Iran war.
Eyewitnesses report seeing at least three drones heading towards the embassy. The C-RAM air defense system was able to destroy two of them.
However, one drone broke through to the diplomatic mission's territory.
Fire and smoke were seen on the embassy grounds
Explosions were also heard in various districts of Baghdad. Information about possible casualties or the extent of damage is currently being clarified.