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Iraq base hosting US troops ‘is under attack with at least three drones and 20 rockets’
AN airport in Iraq that is hosting US troops has reportedly come under attack with "at least three drones and 20 rockets."
Militia affiliated channels say that at least 20 rockets hit the base at Erbil Airport in , according to a .
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US troops occupy a military airbase directly adjacent to the airport.
Correspondent Nafiseh Kohnavard said that "at least three drones and 20 rockets have been used in tonight's attack on both Erbil Airport & US consulate in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan."
A spokesman for the US Operation Inherent Resolve, Col. Wayne Marotto, tweeted about the incident on Tuesday.
"Initial report: At approx. 11:15 PM local time, one UAS [Unmanned Aircraft System] impacted in vicinity of Erbil Air Base, Iraq," the tweet said.
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"At this time initial reports indicate no injuries, casualties or damage. We will update when we have further information."
Later on, Kohnavard confirmed that there was at least one drone involved in the attack and that there are no injuries reported.
"Confirmed info: One Drone engaged and defeated and came down outside Erbil Airport- started fire - No indications of any rockets despite previous reports. No casualties/ damage, Coalition sources say," the correspondent wrote.
A video allegedly released by Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Forces and posted to Twitter appears to show Erbil Airport after the attack.
Flames can be seen at the airport in the aftermath.
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However, a US Department of Defense spokesperson told Politico that the agency was "aware" of the attack, and there were no reports of any major damage or injury.
"We are aware of reporting of a UAS incident in the vicinity of Erbil, Iraq," the spokesperson said.
"At this time, initial reports indicate no structural damage, injuries or casualties."
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