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On May 3, the Balad Air Base in Salah al-Din province that houses Iraqi forces and US contractors was targeted by rocket attack.
Representatives of the US Defense Ministry confirmed the attack and claimed that there was no damage and no casualties. The commander of the base, Div. Gen. Sahi Abdul Ameri, said that a total of 9-10 explosions were heard, but only three self-made rockets exploded on the territory of the base.
The rockets reportedly were 107mm Katyusha rockets. Alleged photos of the rockets show that the launchers were labeled with photos of Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
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For the second day in a row, military facilities in Iraq are targeted with rocket strikes. The US Camp Victory in Iraq came under rocket fire late on May 2.
Pro-Iranian groups in Iraq remain the main suspects, as the attack on US forces are taking place a day after the fire broke out on a large chemical plant in Iran on May 2nd.
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These look cheap and easy to make and fire what , something similar to a 4″ mortar which would make a loud bang but not do much damage to any fortified positions such as these bases after all the years of war would have, Probably wouldn’t even stop drinking in the mess . They need something like made them squeal and cry … When are they pulling out ….
Oy gevalt… Its a never ending attrocity against peaceful CIAisis operators… Oy oy….
@ John Wallace,
“Probably wouldn’t even stop drinking in the mess .”
That is provided you are in a mess hall. When you’re walking from the mess hall to your bunk, you’re out in the open and anything that explodes ut there leaves nasty wounds. additional psychological pressure is applicable.
@Daniel , Well out of the dozens and dozens of rockets fired so far not one person has been “reported” as hit so perhaps out walking doesn’t appear to be a popular pastime.. As for psychological pressure .. well they are operating in a war zone so should expect the odd bang or two. If they can’t handle that then they should be back home serving burgers and before you ask … yes I have …