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2 Injured After Rockets Fired at Iraq Airport_ Says Security Official

KIRKUK GOVERNORATE, IRAQ, JUN 30 – Two Katyusha rockets struck Kirkuk airport's military zone, slightly injuring two security personnel while a third rocket caused property damage nearby, with no claims of responsibility reported.

  • On June 30, 2025, two rockets hit the military area of Kirkuk airport in northern Iraq, causing minor injuries to two security personnel.
  • The attack took place in a country with a long history of conflict and instability, although Iraq has begun to experience a measure of calm in recent times.
  • One rocket landed close to the runways, a second hit a residence in the Uruba area resulting in property damage, and a third failed to detonate.
  • Kirkuk International Airport management stated that the airport itself sustained no damage and that flights were not disrupted, while no group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • The government launched a probe into the attack and related drone strikes as it has not yet identified any perpetrators, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
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Two rockets hit the military wing of Kirkuk airport in northern Iraq late Monday night, lightly wounding two security personnel, a senior security official told AFP.

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According to security circles, the military part of the airport is likely to have been hit. So far no one has known about the attacks.

·Vienna, Austria
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Two security forces were injured, and a third rocket hit a residential building in Kirkuk City.

·Vienna, Austria
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cedarnews.net broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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