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Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Rockets fired at Iraq airport, two wounded: 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. 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 neighborhood,' 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 runways, and another hit a house in the city. There has been no claim of responsibility for the attacks. Iraq has long been a battleground of drone and rocket assaults and a fertile land 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.
Saba Yemen
4 days ago
- Saba Yemen
One Person Injured by Unknown Projectiles at Kirkuk Airport, Northern Iraq
Kirkuk - (Saba): A person was slightly injured late Monday night after three unidentified projectiles struck Kirkuk Airport in northern Iraq. According to the airport administration, two projectiles landed in the military section and one in the civilian area, causing a small grass fire that was quickly extinguished. The incident caused no damage to the runway or airport facilities. Security forces responded swiftly, securing the area. Flight schedules remain unaffected. Earlier, Iraqi state media reported that two Katyusha rockets also hit the Kirkuk airbase and a nearby house, with no casualties or material losses reported. Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
The National
4 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Rockets hit northern Iraq's Kirkuk airport
Two Kayusha rockets struck an Iraqi military airbase at Kirkuk airport in the north of the country late on Monday, a security official said. At least one security personnel was slightly wounded, the source added. Another rocket fell on a house in the city of Kirkuk, causing material damage, he said. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The military part of Kirkuk's airport includes bases for the Iraqi Army, the federal police, and the paramilitary forces known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces. A security source confirmed to the state-run news agency that two rockets struck the military airbase, one falling near a runaway, and a third hit a house in the city. Kirkuk International Airport management said that there was no damage and that flights were not disrupted. Iraq has long been a battleground of drone and rocket assaults and has 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 launched an investigation, but has yet to identify the perpetrators.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Big Attack In Iraq; Rockets Hit Kirkuk Airport Military Zone Runway. Two Injured
Three rockets struck northern Iraq's Kirkuk late Monday, targeting both military and civilian areas. Two rockets hit the military zone of Kirkuk Airport, injuring two security personnel, while a third rocket landed on a residential home in the Uruba neighborhood, causing material damage. One of the projectiles failed to explode. The airport hosts Iraqi Army, Federal Police, and Hashed al-Shaabi forces. No group has claimed responsibility. The attack follows a string of drone strikes across Iraq last week, underscoring the nation's fragile security despite recent relative calm. Authorities have launched an investigation into the recent wave of assaults, with no suspects identified yet.#BreakingNews #SecurityAlert #RocketAttack #MilitaryNews #MiddleEastNews #IraqNews #Kirkuk #KirkukAttack #IraqSecurity #KirkukAirport
