Rockets Hit Iraq Base Hosting US Troops: Reports

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Rockets Hit Iraq Base Hosting US Troops: Reports
By Jack Phillips

Rockets hit a military base in Iraq south of Mosul that houses American troops on Friday, according to several reports.

An Iraqi army base in Qayyara, located about 40 miles south of Mosul, was hit by rocket fire, reported The Associated Press, citing Iraqi officials. American forces in the area are battling remnants of the ISIS terrorist group.

The news agency reported that 17 rockets were fired at the base.

There was no claim of responsibility yet.

More at: https://www.theepochtimes.com/rockets-hit-iraq-base-hosting-us-troops-reports_3141466.html

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American Military News by Laura Widener 11/8/2019

Rocket fire struck an air base south of Mosul, Iraq where U.S. troops are housed.

Iraqi officials spoke anonymously to the Associated Press and said it was not immediately clear if there were casualties from the rockets, which originated from Mosul and appeared to target the base 38 miles south.

An Iraqi military statement said a total of 17 rockets had struck the base, according to Reuters.

U.S. troops hosted at the base are leading an anti-terrorism coalition with Iraqi forces to counter ISIS, which still remains active in the country, primarily in sleeper cells that launch attacks on Iraqi forces.

More: https://americanmilitarynews.com/2019/11/17-rockets-strike-iraqi-base-with-us-troops-awaiting-updates-on-casualties/

[mystery-ak]

Praying....

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No coalition troops hurt in rocket attack at Iraq base
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra | AP

BAGHDAD — A barrage of Katyusha rockets targeted an Iraqi air base that houses American troops south of the city of Mosul on Friday, officials said. No members of the U.S.-led coalition were injured.

The rocket fire appears to have originated in Mosul and struck the Iraqi army base in Qayyara, about 60 kilometers (38 miles) south of Mosul, where coalition forces are helping the Iraqis battle remnants of the Islamic State group, Iraqi security officials said. They spoke to The Associated Press did so on condition of anonymity under regulations.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility nor was it clear if any of the rockets struck the base.

Read more at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/no-coalition-troops-hurt-in-rocket-attack-at-iraq-base/2019/11/08/4b74ccd0-028c-11ea-8341-cc3dce52e7de_story.html

@mystery-ak
@Elderberry

I hope this means, they are all alright.

[musiclady]

Praying....

I remember fear gripping my heart when our son was in Iraq and we found out his base was mortared.

We couldn't find out if was wounded, but were able to find out that he was not on the list they had. 

Scary times for his Mom (he was 19 years old).

Prayers for the troops AND for their families......

[mystery-ak]

@mystery-ak
@Elderberry

I hope this means, they are all alright.

Thank God..

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 17 rockets strike Iraqi base with US troops

November 08, 2019 Laura Widener
 

Rocket fire struck an air base south of Mosul, Iraq where U.S. troops are housed, but none were injured in the attack.


Iraqi officials spoke anonymously to the Associated Press and said it was not initially clear if there were casualties from the rockets, which originated from Mosul and appeared to target the base 38 miles south in Qayyara.

However, later reports indicated no U.S. troops were injured in the attack.

“Coalition forces are in Iraq at the invitation of the Government of Iraq to defeat ISIS remnants,” U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Marisa Roberts told the AP. “We will not be deterred by these attacks and maintain the right to defend ourselves.”

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2019/11/17-rockets-strike-iraqi-base-with-us-troops-awaiting-updates-on-casualties/

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