BAGHDAD – A deadly aerial bombardment struck an Iraqi military installation in western Anbar province on Wednesday morning, resulting in the deaths of seven soldiers and injuring 13 others, according to security officials and Iraq’s defense ministry.
The attack occurred around 9:00 a.m. local time, targeting a medical clinic and an adjacent engineering unit connected to Iraq’s Shi’ite Popular Mobilization Forces, which was located near an army medical center. Emergency response teams continued searching through the damaged area for any additional victims.
Iraq’s defense ministry issued a strong denunciation of the bombardment, characterizing it as a “blatant and serious violation” of international laws and standards that forbid attacks against medical facilities and healthcare workers. Officials described the incident as a dangerous escalation and demanded accountability for those behind the attack.
The ministry stated it maintains the right to take action within appropriate legal parameters in response to the incident.
