03
May 2021
17:34 UTC
Iraq Tactical: Three rockets fired at Balad Air Base in Salahuddin Province during evening hours of May 3; avoid nonessential travel
Please be advised:
- Reports indicate that three rockets were fired at the Balad Air Base in Salahuddin Province during the evening hours of May 3.
- The Balad Air Base is known to periodically house US troops and private defense contractors.
- At the time of writing, it remains unknown if the attack caused casualties or material damages.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Iraq on May 3 are advised to avoid nonessential travel to the vicinity of the Balad Air Base in Salahuddin Province due to the reported rocket attack and the possibility of secondary attacks.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Balad Air Base, Salahuddin Province; Iraq
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Please be advised:
- Reports indicate that three rockets were fired at the Balad Air Base in Salahuddin Province during the evening hours of May 3.
- The Balad Air Base is known to periodically house US troops and private defense contractors.
- At the time of writing, it remains unknown if the attack caused casualties or material damages.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Iraq on May 3 are advised to avoid nonessential travel to the vicinity of the Balad Air Base in Salahuddin Province due to the reported rocket attack and the possibility of secondary attacks.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
High
AFFECTED AREA
Balad Air Base, Salahuddin Province; Iraq
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
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