Civilians killed, injured in Baghdad rocket attack
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- 18 November, 2020
- 05:20
One child was killed, and five others were injured in a rocket attack on the Green Zone of Baghdad, Iraq, Report says, citing Iraqi security officials' Facebook page.
Seven missiles hit the Green Zone, where government agencies and foreign diplomatic missions are located, and surrounding areas:
"Four of the seven missiles struck the Green Zone, three fell outside it, and one of the three shells exploded in mid-air.
According to Iraq's security forces, the young girl died as a result of the fire. The victims are civilians.
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