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Rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad – VIDEO

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Published on 21/12/2020 at 09:06

At least three Katyusha rockets were fired at the Green Zone in Baghdad in an attack targeting the US embassy, according to Iraqi security sources.

The sirens sounded while the anti-missile system of the American embassy was activated, repelling one of the rockets. There were no casualties. The well-fortified Green Zone of the Iraqi capital is home to government buildings and diplomatic missions.

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JUST IN – Reports of more rockets fired towards the #US embassy in #Baghdad https://t.co/hsNTcM0eNZ pic.twitter.com/QhfEptl13Q

— Jerry 3⃣2⃣1⃣ (@SupportGaza_) December 20, 2020

Another video of the firing of the Siram system at the US Embassy.

The US "Siram" system firing after a rocket attack on the green area of Baghdad.#US #Iran pic.twitter.com/aHFPa9v6KC

— Farhang F. Namdar (@FarhangNamdar) December 21, 2020

The C-RAM anti-missile system was engaged to deflect the rockets which, however, caused damage to property and cars around the US embassy.

#Iraq– At least three Katyusha rockets landed in #Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone in an attack targeting the US Embassy
Embassy's C-RAM defense system was used to destroy the rockets mid-air but that there was damage caused to property and parked cars.
📸last photo CRAM pic.twitter.com/p9uxnx3hev

— Mete Sohtaoğlu (@metesohtaoglu) December 20, 2020

Also read: Syria | New round of hostilities between Kurdish and Syrian fighters backed by Turkey – VIDEO & MAP

With information from: CNA

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