17
Nov 2020
20:22 UTC
Iraq Tactical: Rockets fired at Green Zone during evening hours (local time) on November 17; avoid nonessential travel
Please be advised
- Four rockets were reportedly fired at Green Zone during evening hours (local time) on November 17.
- According to emerging reports two of the rockets landed in the Green Zone near the US Embassy. No casualties reported at the time of writing.
Recommendations
Those operating or residing in Baghdad on November 17 are advised to avoid nonessential travel in the vicinity of the Green Zone due to the reported rocket attack and possibility for secondary attacks.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Baghdad, Iraq
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Please be advised
- Four rockets were reportedly fired at Green Zone during evening hours (local time) on November 17.
- According to emerging reports two of the rockets landed in the Green Zone near the US Embassy. No casualties reported at the time of writing.
Recommendations
Those operating or residing in Baghdad on November 17 are advised to avoid nonessential travel in the vicinity of the Green Zone due to the reported rocket attack and possibility for secondary attacks.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Baghdad, Iraq
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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