Baghdad, March 15 (SANA) Iraqi authorities have raised considerations over a collection of drone assaults close to Baghdad Worldwide Airport in latest days, warning they may pose a risk to a close-by high-security jail.
Ahmed Laibi, a spokesperson for Iraq’s Ministry of Justice, mentioned a few of the strikes got here dangerously near Karkh Central Jail, which homes inmates convicted of terrorism-related offenses.
Laibi warned that such incidents might have an effect on precautionary measures, jail safety plans and close by infrastructure.
Safety sources additionally reported {that a} drone strike focused the airport complicated on Saturday, although no casualties have been instantly reported.
The incidents come amid heightened regional tensions, with Israel and america finishing up strikes in opposition to Iran since Feb. 28, whereas Tehran has responded with missile and drone assaults on Israel and several other international locations within the area.
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