Drone attack foiled at Iraqi military base in Nasiriyah

​​​​​​​By Ali Makram Ghareeb

BAGHDAD (AA) - An attempt was made to attack an Iraqi military base in the southern city of Nasiriyah using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Two UAVs targeted the military base, according to a statement from the Iraqi Joint Operations Command.

Both drones were shot down by anti-aircraft units belonging to the army, and no casualties were reported.

The statement added that a comprehensive investigation has been launched.

Authorities emphasized that the matter is being handled within the legal framework, and the investigation is ongoing.

*Writing by Gizem Nisa Demir in Istanbul