Kirkuk International Airport in northern Iraq experienced a rocket attack that injured two security personnel, according to a senior security official speaking on condition of anonymity. Two Katyusha rockets struck the airport’s military section, which houses Iraqi Army units, federal police, and Hashed al-Shaabi forces, causing minor injuries but no significant damage to airport operations.
One of the rockets failed to detonate, while a third rocket impacted a residential area in Kirkuk’s Uruba neighborhood, resulting in material damage to a home. Despite the attack, airport management confirmed that flights continued without disruption, and no damage was reported to civilian infrastructure.
The incident highlights ongoing instability in Iraq, where drone and rocket strikes have become a frequent feature amid regional proxy conflicts. Although the government has vowed to investigate such attacks, no group has claimed responsibility for this latest assault.
This attack comes shortly after drone strikes targeted radar systems at military bases in Baghdad and southern Iraq, underscoring persistent security challenges despite recent improvements in stability following decades of conflict. The situation remains tense as authorities continue efforts to maintain peace and protect critical infrastructure across the country.
