Three Coalition Troops at Iraqi Base Killed in Rocket Attack Bearing Hallmarks of Iran-Backed Militias
(Worthy News) – A rocket attack Wednesday night on an Iraqi military base housing coalition personnel cost the lives of three coalition personnel, the U.S. military confirmed. Details were not provided pending notification of next of kin, but military sources said two Americans and a British soldier were killed.
Twelve others were injured in the attack, according to the anti-ISIS Combined Joint Taskforce – Operation Inherent Resolve. It said about 18 Katyusha rockets had landed in Camp Taji, a base some 20 miles north of Baghdad, around 7:35 PM local time.
“The attack is under investigation by the Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces. Camp Taji is an Iraqi base that hosts Coalition personnel for training and advising missions.” [ Source: CNS News (Read More…) ]