Baghdad Operations Command announced on Friday, that it thwarted an attempt to target Baghdad International Airport.
Baghdad Operations Commander Maj. Gen. Ahmed Salim Bahjat said in a brief statement “The 6th Brigade foiled an operation to attack Baghdad International Airport with 10 Grad missiles.”
A security source told Alghadeer News, that missiles and launchers were found in the Jihad neighborhood near the Airport.
It is noteworthy that the U.S. base located at Baghdad International Airport is often targeted with missiles.