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Nahar Net
a day ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Rockets fired at Iraq airport, wound two
Two rockets struck the military section of Kirkuk airport in northern Iraq late on Monday, slightly wounding two security personnel, a senior security official told AFP. Another rocket hit a house in the city of Kirkuk, causing material damage. "Two Katyusha rockets fell in the military section of Kirkuk airport," slightly wounding two security personnel, the senior security official said, adding that one failed to explode. "A third rocket struck a house in the Uruba neighborhood," causing material damage, said the official, who requested anonymity as he is not allowed to speak to the media. The military section of the airport hosts Iraqi army units, federal police, and the Hashed al-Shaabi, a coalition of former pro-Iranian paramilitary forces now integrated into the regular armed forces. A security source told the official INA news agency that one of the rockets landed near the runaways, while another hit a house in the city. There has been no claim of responsibility for the attacks, which did not disrupt flights. A few hours later, another senior security source told AFP that Iraq's anti-aircraft defense engaged at least one drone near the key refinery of Baiji in Salaheddin province, and "forced it to leave". The oil ministry said in a statement that "there have been no incidents caused by falling foreign objects inside or in the vicinity of the refinery", which is still operational. Iraq has long been a battleground of drone and rocket assaults and proved fertile ground for proxy wars. But it only recently regained a semblance of stability after decades of devastating conflicts and turmoil. Last week, hours before a ceasefire ended the 12-day Iran-Israel war, unidentified drones struck radar systems at two military bases in Baghdad and southern Iraq. The government said it launched a probe into the drone attacks, but it has not yet identified any perpetrators.
Al-Ahram Weekly
a day ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Rockets fired at Iraq airport, wound two: Security sources - Region
Two rockets struck the military section of Kirkuk airport in northern Iraq late on Monday, slightly wounding two security personnel, a senior security official told AFP. Another rocket hit a house in the city of Kirkuk, causing material damage. "Two Katyusha rockets fell in the military section of Kirkuk airport," slightly wounding two security personnel, the senior security official said, adding that one failed to explode. "A third rocket struck a house in the Uruba neighbourhood," causing material damage, said the official, who requested anonymity as he is not allowed to speak to the media. The military section of the airport hosts Iraqi army units, federal police, and the Hashed al-Shaabi, a coalition of former pro-Iranian paramilitary forces now integrated into the regular armed forces. A security source told the official INA news agency that one of the rockets landed near the runaways, while another hit a house in the city. There has been no claim of responsibility for the attacks, which did not disrupt flights. A few hours later, another senior security source told AFP that Iraq's anti-aircraft defence engaged at least one drone near the key refinery of Baiji in Salaheddin province, and "forced it to leave". The oil ministry said in a statement that "there have been no incidents caused by falling foreign objects inside or in the vicinity of the refinery", which is still operational. Iraq has long been a battleground of drone and rocket assaults and proved fertile ground for proxy wars. But it only recently regained a semblance of stability after decades of devastating conflicts and turmoil. Last week, hours before a ceasefire ended the 12-day Iran-Israel war, unidentified drones struck radar systems at two military bases in Baghdad and southern Iraq. The government said it launched a probe into the drone attacks, but it has not yet identified any perpetrators. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Rockets hit Iraq's Kirkuk airport, 2 injured in military zone strike
No group has claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks. (Representative Image: Reuters) Two rockets hit military section of Kirkuk airport late Monday Third rocket struck a house in Uruba neighbourhood, no injuries Airport operations unaffected, civilian area unharmed Two rockets struck the military section of northern Iraq's Kirkuk airport late Monday, according to a senior security official. A third rocket slammed into a residential area. The official, who asked not to be named, confirmed to AFP, "Two Katyusha rockets fell in the military section of Kirkuk airport." The military area of the airport is used by the Iraqi Army, federal police, and the Hashed al-Shaabi, a group of former pro-Iranian fighters now part of Iraq's official security forces. A third rocket landed in Kirkuk, damaging a house. "A third rocket struck a house in the Uruba neighborhood," the official said, adding that no injuries were reported from that strike. According to Iraq's INA news agency, one of the rockets fell near the airport runway while another hit a house in the city. Till now, no group has claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks. AIRPORT SAYS OPERATIONS UNAFFECTED Despite reports of rockets hitting near Kirkuk Airport, the airport's management confirmed that all operations are running as normal, as reported by local medida. In a statement early Tuesday, Kirkuk International Airport said, "Claims of material or human damage to the airport are completely unfounded." The administration clarified that the civilian part of the airport -- including the runway, infrastructure, and other facilities -- was not harmed and is operating without any issues. Iraq has seen many rocket and drone attacks over the years, often tied to political and military tensions in the region. The country has only recently started to experience a period of relative calm after years of war and instability. Just last week, hours before a ceasefire ended a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, unknown drones hit radar systems at military bases in Baghdad and southern Iraq. Two rockets struck the military section of northern Iraq's Kirkuk airport late Monday, according to a senior security official. A third rocket slammed into a residential area. The official, who asked not to be named, confirmed to AFP, "Two Katyusha rockets fell in the military section of Kirkuk airport." The military area of the airport is used by the Iraqi Army, federal police, and the Hashed al-Shaabi, a group of former pro-Iranian fighters now part of Iraq's official security forces. A third rocket landed in Kirkuk, damaging a house. "A third rocket struck a house in the Uruba neighborhood," the official said, adding that no injuries were reported from that strike. According to Iraq's INA news agency, one of the rockets fell near the airport runway while another hit a house in the city. Till now, no group has claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks. AIRPORT SAYS OPERATIONS UNAFFECTED Despite reports of rockets hitting near Kirkuk Airport, the airport's management confirmed that all operations are running as normal, as reported by local medida. In a statement early Tuesday, Kirkuk International Airport said, "Claims of material or human damage to the airport are completely unfounded." The administration clarified that the civilian part of the airport -- including the runway, infrastructure, and other facilities -- was not harmed and is operating without any issues. Iraq has seen many rocket and drone attacks over the years, often tied to political and military tensions in the region. The country has only recently started to experience a period of relative calm after years of war and instability. Just last week, hours before a ceasefire ended a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, unknown drones hit radar systems at military bases in Baghdad and southern Iraq. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
2 injured after rockets fired at Iraq airport, says security official
Two rockets struck the military section of Kirkuk airport in northern Iraq late on Monday, slightly wounding two security personnel, a senior security official told AFP. The military sector of Kirkuk's airport includes bases for the Iraqi Army, the federal police, and the Hashed al-Shaabi, a coalition of former pro-Iranian paramilitary forces now integrated into the regular armed forces.(File/ Another rocket fell on a house in the city of Kirkuk, causing material damage. "Two Katyusha rockets fell in the military section of Kirkuk airport," slightly wounding two security personnel, the official said, requesting anonymity because he is not allowed to speak to the media. One rocket did not explode, according to the official. "A third rocket struck a house in the Uruba neighbourhood," causing material damage, the source added. The military sector of Kirkuk's airport includes bases for the Iraqi Army, the federal police, and the Hashed al-Shaabi, a coalition of former pro-Iranian paramilitary forces now integrated into the regular armed forces. A security source told the official INA news agency that two rockets struck the military airbase at Kirkuk airport, one of which fell near the runaways, and another hit a house in the city. There has been no claim of responsibility for the attacks. Kirkuk International Airport management said that there was no damage at the airport and that the attack did not disrupt flights. Iraq has long been a battleground of drone and rocket assaults and proved fertile ground for proxy wars. But it only recently regained a semblance of stability after decades of devastating conflicts and turmoil. Last week, hours before a ceasefire ended the 12-day Iran-Israel war, unidentified drones struck radar systems at two military bases in Baghdad and southern Iraq. The government said it launched a probe into the drone attacks, but it has not yet identified any perpetrators.
