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Rocket Attack Targets U.S. Forces at Baghdad Airport; Four Rockets Launched

Sep 30, 2024, 09:47 PM

Reports indicate that a rocket attack targeted U.S. forces stationed at Camp Victory near Baghdad International Airport. The attack, reportedly carried out by Iranian-backed militias, involved at least two Katyusha rockets, according to Iraqi military officials. Explosions were heard in the vicinity, with rockets landing near the airport runways, the headquarters complex of the Iraqi Anti-Terrorism Forces, and the U.S. military side of the base. Air defenses intercepted the rockets, preventing further damage. Some reports suggest that four rockets were launched. The situation remains under investigation, with no immediate reports of casualties.