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Italian Base in Iraq Struck by Drone Attack
12 Mar
Summary
- An Italian military base in Erbil, Iraq, was targeted overnight.
- A drone strike destroyed a military vehicle, possibly accidentally.
- Around 300 Italian troops are stationed in Erbil for training.
An Italian military base located in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, experienced an overnight airstrike. Defence officials reported that the incident involved a drone which damaged a military vehicle. Initial reports suggested a missile attack, but sources later indicated the drone might have struck the base accidentally due to loss of altitude.
All Italian personnel stationed at the base were unharmed, as they had been moved to bunkers following warnings of aerial threats hours before the strike. The origin of the drone remains undetermined, and ongoing investigations are being conducted by experts to secure the area.
Italy deploys around 300 troops in Erbil to provide training for Kurdish security forces. Recent reductions in personnel have occurred due to perceived dangers related to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
