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Four drones shot down near Baghdad International Airport

Published: 11 Mar 2026 - 09:27 pm | Last Updated: 11 Mar 2026 - 09:59 pm
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QNA

Baghdad: The Iraqi Security Media Cell announced this evening that four drones were shot down near Baghdad International Airport.

Lieutenant General Saad Maan, Head of the Security Media Cell, said in a press statement that four drones were shot down near Baghdad Airport, without causing any material or human damage.

He explained that the competent security authorities dealt with the drones immediately upon detection and were able to successfully shoot them down, confirming that the necessary measures were taken to ensure the safety of the airport's perimeter.