Iraqi Air Force aircraft put out of service after Baghdad Airport attack

Iraqi Air Force aircraft put out of service after Baghdad Airport attack
2026-03-30T05:44:44+00:00

Shafaq News- Baghdad

An Iraqi Air Force aircraft sustained heavy damage after rocket fire struck the vicinity of Baghdad International Airport early Monday, a security source told Shafaq News.

The aircraft, an Antonov operated by the 23rd Squadron at Mohammed Alaa Air Base, was subsequently put out of service.

Earlier today, a source revealed to our agency that security forces seized three launch platforms used in the attack in the Jisr Diyala area on the al-Rusafa side of the capital.

Shafaq Live
Shafaq Live
Radio radio icon