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Published 04 Mar, 2026 10:44pm

New drones downed near Baghdad airport: security sources

Two drones have been shot down near Baghdad’s international airport, hours after a similar attack on the facility, two security sources tell AFP.

“Two drones were downed near Baghdad airport, with no casualties or material damage reported,” an Iraqi security source has said. Another security source in Baghdad has confirmed the incident.

The airport includes a military base that hosts a US diplomatic facility and previously housed US-led coalition troops.

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