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Drone Shot Down Near Baghdad Airport

Iraqi security forces shot down a drone near Baghdad International Airport, repeating an incident that occurred the day before. Authorities report no casualties or damage.


Drone Shot Down Near Baghdad Airport

Baghdad - (AFP) A drone was shot down on Wednesday near Baghdad International Airport, a day after another drone was shot down in the same area, two security sources told AFP. An Iraqi security source said: "A drone was shot down near Baghdad airport without any human casualties or material damage." On Tuesday evening, a drone was intercepted near Baghdad airport, hours after security forces announced they had seized nine rockets and a launcher targeting the airport. The airport hosts a military base that houses a logistics team attached to the US Embassy. Another security source confirmed the incident.