03 Jan 2022 | 09:18 AM UTC
Iraq: Attempted drone attack reported on US military facility in Baghdad early Jan. 3
Drone attack reportedly targets US military base in Baghdad, Iraq, early Jan. 3. No casualties reported. Further attacks possible.
Event
Air defense systems reportedly intercepted two drone attacks targeting the US Victory Complex military base at Baghdad International Airport (BGW) on the morning of Jan. 3. Further details are currently unavailable, though BGW appears to be operating normally. There have been no reports of casualties or damage.
Heightened security measures and localized transport disruptions are likely in the vicinity of BGW over the coming hours. The attacks may be connected with the anniversary of the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani and prominent Shi'a militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis by US forces in 2020. A temporary uptick in Iranian-backed Shi'a militia attacks against US forces is possible in the coming days.
Advice
Heed the instructions of local security forces. If an attack alert is issued in the general vicinity, stay indoors, away from windows and exterior walls. If possible, move to a ground floor or basement. Maintain contact with your country's diplomatic mission.
