According to Agence France-Presse on December 21, on the 20th local time, the "green area" near the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, was attacked by a number of rockets. Iraqi security forces issued a statement saying the attack caused some material damage but no casualties.
According to the report, agency resident reporters of Agence France-Presse heard at least 5 explosions on the evening of the 20th local time, and then heard a whistling sound. Minutes later, they heard thunderous rapid fire and saw a barrage of red flares in the dark sky, indicating that the U.S. Embassy had activated air defense systems to intercept the rockets.
Iraqi security forces issued a statement saying the attack caused material damage but no casualties. Security agency sources said at least three rockets landed in the "green zone" near the U.S. embassy, while another two hit different residential areas.
An Iraqi man living near the U.S. embassy said his home was hit and "all were screaming and crying." My wife lost consciousness in all the terrible sounds. ”
At present, no organization or individual claims to have committed the attack.
Located in the center of Baghdad, the "Green Zone" is home to Iraqi government agencies and the U.S. and British embassies in Iraq. Similar attacks against the "green zone" occur from time to time.
Source: China News Network
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