Seven US personnel injured in Monday rocket attack at Al Asad airbase in Iraq, including two evacuated for further care

August 7, 2024

CNN

Seven US personnel were injured when two rockets hit Al Asad Airbase in Iraq on Monday, a defense official said on Tuesday.

“Five US servicemembers and two US contractors were injured in the attack. Five injured personnel are receiving care at Al Asad Airbase and two have been evacuated for further care,” the official said. “All seven injured personnel are in stable condition.”

The official said post-strike assessments are still ongoing.

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