Projectile Attack Sparks Fire at Kirkuk Air Base, No Casualties Reported
On March 18, Kirkuk Air Base in northern Iraq was targeted by a projectile attack, which ignited a fire inside the base. Iraqi defense teams swiftly contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading and causing no human casualties. The base, home to Iraqi military aircraft squadrons and staffed exclusively by Iraqi personnel, suffered limited damage. This attack undermines the Iraqi Army Aviation's operational capabilities and poses a significant threat to national security infrastructure. As the base plays a critical role in Iraq’s aerial defense, this event may indicate an escalation of hostile attacks on Iraqi military assets. Civilians remain indirectly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Mar 2026 21:30
