Three more attacks launched at US bases in Iraq and Syria, one soldier injured
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Terrorists attacked U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria on Friday, hitting three facilities with one-way drones that wounded one soldier, the Associated Press reported.
Citing two U.S. officials, the report said the total number of attacks on U.S. coalition forces is now 61 since Oct. 17. At least 59 service members have been wounded, but the Pentagon has said all were minor injuries and those troops will be able to return to duty.
Iran-backed terrorist groups have launched attacks almost daily since Oct. 17, the day a blast at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds and sparked protests across the region. The U.S. has repeatedly warned the groups to desist and avoid escalating the war between Israel and Hamas into a wider conflict.
On Friday a one-way drone targeted Al Harir air base in Erbil, with no casualties reported, but a damage assessment was still ongoing. Multiple one-way drones attacked Al Asad air base in Iraq but caused no injuries or infrastructure damage, and another multiple one-way drone attack at Tall Baydar, Syria, resulted in minor injuries to one service member who was able to return to duty, one of the defense officials said.
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