Rockets Strike Victory Base Near Baghdad, Hitting Iraqi Transport Aircraft
BAGHDAD — Several explosions rocked Baghdad early Monday after rockets struck Victory Base, a former U.S. military facility near the capital's international airport.
At least one rocket hit an Iraqi transport aircraft at the site. Air defense systems failed to intercept the projectiles. The base had been evacuated prior to the attack.
No group has claimed responsibility for the strike, and no official casualty figures have been announced. This marks the first known attack on Victory Base in the current phase of regional tensions.
The incident occurred amid heightened concerns over Iraq's potential involvement in broader U.S.-Iran confrontations, with activity linked to Iran-aligned groups in the area. Victory Base, once a key hub for coalition forces, is adjacent to Baghdad International Airport and has been repurposed for Iraqi military use.
Security sources indicated the rockets originated from nearby areas, but details on the number of projectiles remain unconfirmed beyond the explosions heard across the capital.
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