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Iraqi defense shot down drone near base hosting US troops

No damages or casualties were reported. (AFP/File)
No damages or casualties were reported. (AFP/File)
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08 Apr 2022 02:04:48 GMT9
08 Apr 2022 02:04:48 GMT9

RAMADI, Iraq: Defense systems at Iraq’s Ain Al-Asad air base, which hosts US forces, intercepted and shot down a drone while it was hovering near the base, Iraqi security sources said late on Thursday.

The sources said it was not clear whether the drone was on a surveillance mission or if it was carrying any explosives.

No damages or casualties were reported, the sources added.

Iraqi officials were not immediately available for comment.

Reuters

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