Rocket Fire Hits Baghdad International Airport, Damages Plane, Source Says

BAGHDAD (Sputnik) - Baghdad International Airport was hit by rocket fire on Friday, at least six rockets were shot down, an Iraqi security source said.
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"At least six rockets were shot down and fell near the runway," the source said.

The attack occurred at 04:30 local time (01:30 GMT).

As a result of the attack, a plane, which was parked at the airport, was damaged. The photographs provided by the source show a hole from a rocket in the fuselage of the aircraft.
Photos of the Katyusha rockets that allegedly hit the airport early on Friday emerged online.
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