Rocket

Rocket event in Baghdad, Karadah area, Iraq on Mon 5th October 2020

5th October 2020

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On 5 October 2020, two unidentified Katyusha rockets fell in the Jadriya neighbourhood of Baghdad (Karadah), causing material damages but no injuries. One rocket landed behind the Babylon hotel, and the other near the Iraqi airlines causing a vehicle to catch fire. This is the third rocket fired at Baghdad in a short time, two rockets previously landed near Baghdad Airport.

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Iraq (IRQ)

Baghdad ( Karadah area )

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