Drone attack on Iraq base foiled, 2nd one in 24 hours: Coalition – By Al Jazeera and News Agencies (Al Jazeera) / January 4, 2022
Official with US-led coalition says two fixed-wing drones rigged with explosives destroyed by defensive capabilities at Ain al-Asad airbase.
For the second time in 24 hours, a United States-led coalition fighting ISIL (ISIS) in Iraq says it has foiled a drone attack on a base hosting US troops.
An official of the international military coalition said on Tuesday two armed drones were shot down as they approached the base in western Anbar province.
“Two fixed-wing drones rigged with explosives were engaged and destroyed by defensive capabilities at the Iraqi Ain al-Asad airbase early this morning,” the official was quoted as saying by news agencies.
“The attempted attack was unsuccessful. All forces are accounted for.”
