Drone intercepted over Baghdad, witnesses report incident to authorities

Drone Interception Attempt Occurs Over US Embassy in Baghdad

A drone was spotted attempting to target the US embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday night, with eyewitnesses at a nearby restaurant witnessing the incident. According to reports, at least two drones were intercepted by air defence systems overnight, while a third drone successfully breached the embassy’s perimeter.

The C-RAM (Counter-Measure Air Defence) system was reportedly deployed to intercept the drones. The exact details of the incident are not yet clear.

Eyewitnesses at a restaurant in Baghdad reported seeing the drone attempt to target the US embassy. “We saw a drone flying towards the embassy,” one witness said. “The air defence system kicked in and tried to intercept it, but unfortunately, one of the drones managed to get inside.”

The incident has raised concerns about security measures in place at the US embassy in Baghdad. The embassy is located in a high-risk area, with a history of drone attacks and other security breaches.

Details of the incident are still emerging, and officials have not yet commented on the specifics of what happened. However, it is clear that the US embassy has been targeted by drones in recent days.

Source: Al Jazeera