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Report: Missile strike on Erbil airport in Iraq targeted 'Mossad spy den'

A drone and missile attack on Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq late Saturday, where US-led coalition troops are stationed, targeted a station belonging to the Mossad, Israel's spy agency, according to Hezbollah-affiliated news outlet Al Mayadeen.

by  Neta Bar and News Agencies
Published on  09-13-2021 08:37
Last modified: 09-13-2021 08:37
Report: Missile strike on Erbil airport in Iraq targeted 'Mossad spy den'Reuters/Azad Lashkari

A view of Erbil International Airport in Erbil, Iraq | Archives: Reuters/Azad Lashkari

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A drone and missile attack on Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq late Saturday, where US-led coalition troops are stationed, targeted a spy station belonging to Israel's Mossad espionage agency, Hezbollah-affiliated news outlet Al Mayadeen reported on Sunday.

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A source in Iraq close to the Shiite militias that apparently carried out the attack told Al Mayadeen that a "Mossad spy den was hit with Katyusha rockets."

Kurdistan's Counter-Terrorism Service said at least two drones carrying explosives targeted the airport in the Kurdish-run region. It said the attack did not lead to any casualties.

Lawk Ghafuri, a spokesman for the semi-autonomous northern region, said the explosives struck outside of the airport and dismissed reports the attack had impacted flights. He said the airport remained open and an investigation was ongoing by Kurdish authorities.

The attack was the first following a two-month lull in drone and rocket attacks to supposedly target the US presence in Baghdad and military bases across Iraq. On July 8, rockets landed in and around the heavily fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, which houses the US Embassy. It caused material damage but no casualties.

Until recently the attacks were a frequent occurrence. The US has blamed Iran-backed militias for attacks. More recently, the attacks have become more sophisticated, with the militias using drones instead of Katyusha rockets.

US forces will end their combat mission in Iraq by the end of this year but will continue to train and advise the Iraqi military. There are currently 2,500 US troops in Iraq helping local forces counter what remains of the Islamic State group.

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