17 Jul 2022 | 02:52 PM UTC
Iraq: Explosion in western Mosul, July 17
Explosion in the Tanak area of western Mosul, Iraq, July 17. Casualties reported.
Event
An explosion was reported in Mosul's western Tanak area July 17. The blast killed at least three people and injured several others. The cause of the explosion is unclear. Media sources have suggested the blast was caused by a Turkish drone.
Officials are likely to deploy to the impacted site in the coming hours. Localized ground travel disruptions may occur in the area.
Advice
Avoid the blast site. Prepare for localized ground travel disruptions. Heed the instructions of the security forces.
