An aerial photo of the Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq [File: Nasser Nasser/AP Photo]
FOX News/AP: Iraq, Syria bases housing US troops attacked, 3 injured
It was unclear whether those injured were American
BAGHDAD – U.S.-backed Syrian fighters and American troops foiled an attack with drones Wednesday on a base housing members of the U.S.-led coalition in eastern Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces said.
In neighboring Iraq rockets hit a base housing U.S. troops, inflicting three minor injuries.
The spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition Col. Wayne Marotto said that at around 12:30 p.m. Al-Assad Air Base in western Iraq was attacked by 14 rockets that landed on the base and perimeter.
He said that Force Protection defensive measures were activated, adding that "at this time initial reports indicate 3 minor injuries. Damage is being assessed."
More News On Iraq, Syria Bases Housing US Troops Attacked
Bases housing US troops in Iraq, Syria attacked, 2 injured -- ABC News/AP
For third straight day, US forces attacked in Syria, Iraq - analysis -- Jerusalem Post
US bases in Iraq and Syria targeted in militia rocket and drone attacks -- The Independent
Two injured in rocket attacks on Iraqi airbase housing US troops -- CNN
Rockets hit Iraq base housing U.S. forces, two people sustain minor injuries -- CNBC
Five Attacks In Less Than 72 Hours: Injuries Reported After 14 Rockets Hit US Base In Iraq -- Zero Hedge
Pro-Iran militias increase attacks, rhetoric against foreign troops -- Al-Monitor
