Two rockets launched at the Victory Base at Iraq’s Baghdad airport were shot down by the airport’s defence system while the third fell in the compound, according to sources

In the vicinity of the international airport in Baghdad, multiple rockets were launched from a Katyusha rocket launcher. At least two were directed at a military base housing US troops, Reuters reported on Monday night into Tuesday,

Two security sources told Reuters an initial investigation showed three rockets were fired, including one that landed near buildings used by Iraqi counter-terrorism forces causing damages and fire to some vehicles with no casualties.

At least two rockets were fired at the Victoria military base, which hosts American forces near Baghdad International Airport, according to the Reuters news agency, citing two Iraqi military officials. It was reported that the base had activated its air defences, intercepting the rockets.

BAGHDAD : Multiple Katyusha rockets were fired near Baghdad International Airport, two Iraqi military officials told Reuters early on Tuesday, but a US official disputed reports that US military forces were targeted in the incident.

Near Baghdad International Airport, multiple rockets were launched from Katyusha rocket launchers. At least two were directed at a military base housing U.S. forces, Reuters reported overnight from Monday to Tuesday,

By bne Gulf bureau Two Katyusha rockets struck Baghdad International Airport early October 1, causing no casualties, Iraqi security officials said, as US forces begin their withdrawal from the country.