Iraqi defence shot down drone over Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base
It was not clear whether the drone was on a surveillance mission or if it was carrying any explosives
Military vehicles of U.S. soldiers are seen at Ain al-Asad air base in Anbar province, Iraq January 13, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS
BAGHDAD:
Defence systems at Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. forces, intercepted and shot down a drone while it was hovering near the base, Iraqi military sources said on Sunday.
The sources said it was not clear whether the drone was on a surveillance mission or if it was carrying any explosives.
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No damages or casualties were reported, the sources added.