A drone collided with Al-Rasheed hotel in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Monday, causing no injuries or significant damage. Iraq's interior ministry confirmed the incident occurred near the upper fence of the hotel, which is located in the same area as government buildings and the U.S. embassy.
Iraqi officials confirmed Monday that an unmanned aircraft struck a prominent Baghdad hotel without resulting in any injuries or significant property damage.
The Al-Rasheed hotel, situated within Baghdad’s heavily secured Green Zone, was hit by the drone as witnesses reported seeing flames and smoke in the area, according to security officials. The Green Zone serves as home to various government facilities and the United States embassy.
Iraq’s interior ministry revealed following their investigation that the unmanned aircraft had struck the hotel’s upper perimeter fence. Ministry officials expressed strong opposition to any efforts aimed at targeting foreign diplomatic personnel operating within Iraq.
Security officials also reported that two Katyusha rockets were launched toward the American embassy compound in Baghdad during the same timeframe.
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