A rocket attack hit near the US Embassy in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Wednesday to become the second attack in the area in the past two days.
The latest attack was confirmed by Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) spokesman Col. Wayne Marotto.
— OIR Spokesman Col. Wayne Marotto (@OIRSpox) September 16, 2020
A video allegedly showing the aftermath of the rocket attack has been shared by journalist Siddhant Anand on Twitter. However, the authenticity of this video is yet to be confirmed.
— Siddhant Anand (@JournoSiddhant) September 16, 2020
Photos of the damage caused by the attack at the scene have also emerged online.
— Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) September 16, 2020
— Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel) September 16, 2020
The attack comes just a day after video showed a US-deployed Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) system intercepting two Katyusha rockets in the Green Zone.
