Iraqi Air Defenses Down Two Drones over Baiji Refinery

Tasnim
01 Jul 2025, 13:30 GMT+10

TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iraqi security forces intercepted two unidentified drones flying over the Baiji oil refinery on Monday, while explosions were reported at a camp for displaced Izadi in Duhok province and near a military airport in Kirkuk.

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Iraqi media said two unknown drones flew over the Baiji refinery in Salahuddin province, prompting security forces to respond.

Iraqs Al-Ahd TV reported that air defense units tracked and shot down both drones.

Sources said a suspicious object fell in the Al-Orouba area of Kirkuk province.

The same sources reported a fire broke out at Kirkuk military airport after the object, believed to be a drone, hit the facility.

Additionally, an unidentified rocket struck a house in Kirkuk province.

Al-Ahd also reported the sound of an explosion inside the Darkar camp in Zakho, Duhok province, which shelters displaced Izadi.

The outlet said the blast was caused by a drone strike.

Separately, Kirkuk International Airports management stated that reports of casualties or damage were false and the airport was operating normally.

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