Iraqi Prime Minister orders investigation into Erbil's rocket attacks

Iraq 10:58 AM - 2021-02-16

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The Security Media Cell announced that the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi ordered the formation of a joint investigation committee regarding the incident of the rocket attacks on Erbil International Airport and its surroundings on Monday night.

 

According to the cell's statement, the joint investigation committee will be with the authorities in the Kurdistan Region to find out who is behind the attacks.

 

Several missiles fell on Erbil on Monday evening, wounding 3 people, according to an official statement of the Ministry of Health in the regional government.

 

“Initial reports indicate that the attacks killed one civilian contractor and injured several members of the Coalition, including one American service member and several American contractors,” US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in a statement.

 

The Iraqi President wrote in a tweet that "the targeting of Erbil, which caused casualties, constitutes a dangerous escalation and a criminal terrorist act targeting national efforts to protect the country's security and the safety of citizens."

 

"14 107 mm rockets launched with 3 impacting within EAB, Feb 15 at 2130 hours (Iraqi time). One civilian contractor was killed (Not US),  and 9 injured (8 CIV contractors/ 1 US MIL) - 4 US/ 1 US MIL concussion protocol," Coalition spokesperson Wayne Marotto tweeted.

 

Marotto added that KRG are leading investigation. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

 

 

 

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