Iraqi Air Defenses Down Two Drones over Baiji Refinery

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

SAEDNEWS: Iraqi security forces intercepted two unidentified drones flying over the Baiji oil refinery on Monday, while explosions were reported at a camp for displaced Izadi in Duhok province and near a military airport in Kirkuk.

Iraqi Air Defenses Down Two Drones over Baiji Refinery

According to Saednews, Iraqi media said two unknown drones flew over the Baiji refinery in Salahuddin province, prompting security forces to respond.

Iraq’s Al-Ahd TV reported that air defense units tracked and shot down both drones.

Sources said a suspicious object fell in the Al-Orouba area of Kirkuk province.

The same sources reported a fire broke out at Kirkuk military airport after the object, believed to be a drone, hit the facility.

Additionally, an unidentified rocket struck a house in Kirkuk province.

Al-Ahd also reported the sound of an explosion inside the Darkar camp in Zakho, Duhok province, which shelters displaced Izadi.

The outlet said the blast was caused by a drone strike.

Separately, Kirkuk International Airport’s management stated that reports of casualties or damage were false and the airport was operating normally.



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