US military base fired upon by rockets in Iraq - Reuters

US military base fired upon by rockets in Iraq - Reuters

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Two Katyusha missiles were fired at a US military base near Baghdad airport. The missiles were intercepted by air defense, and one fell nearby, damaging equipment, with no casualties.

At least two Katyusha missiles were fired at a military base where US forces are stationed near Baghdad International Airport. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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Two Iraqi military officials told the agency early on Tuesday morning, October 1, that the missiles were intercepted by air defense systems.

Security sources said that according to a preliminary investigation, three missiles were fired. One landed near buildings housing Iraqi counterterrorism forces, causing damage and fire to some vehicles, with no casualties.

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