Three Airstrikes Target Popular Mobilization Forces Headquarters in Iraq
Three airstrikes targeted the Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters in the provinces of Mosul and Salah al-Din this morning, Sunday, according to local security sources, with no reported human casualties, as the damages were limited to material losses.
The security forces have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident.
Details of the Airstrikes on Popular Mobilization Forces Headquarters
The Popular Mobilization Authority confirmed that the airstrikes targeted its sites in Nineveh province, where the first strike hit the headquarters of the 14th Brigade within the Nineveh Operations Command, while the second and third strikes targeted the fourth regiment of the same brigade.
Previously, Iraqi media reported that the airstrikes also included Popular Mobilization Forces sites in Salah al-Din and Mosul provinces.
Targeted Locations According to Security Sources
A responsible security source told Shafaq News Agency that three airstrikes targeted an alternative site for the "Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades" in the Rashidiya area behind Ibn Sina Hospital north of Mosul, the center of Nineveh province, with no human injuries, and the damages were limited to material losses only.
Another security source indicated that a site belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces known as "the 52" near the control intersection in Tuz Khurmatu district east of Salah al-Din province was also hit by an airstrike, resulting in limited material damages.
Security Measures After the Airstrikes
The security forces cordoned off the targeted areas and opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident, as part of their efforts to ensure security and stability in sensitive areas.
Regional Context and Ongoing Tensions
These airstrikes come amid escalating security tensions in the region, with fears of potential military operations in other areas, as U.S. officials indicated that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, reflecting the regional tension that may affect Iraq and its surroundings.
