Drone Shot Down Over Baghdad as Explosion Sparks House Fire
A drone attack in Baghdad has left one woman injured after the unmanned aircraft fell into a residential area in the Iraqi capital, according to reports from Al Jazeera Arabic.
The incident occurred in the Al I’alam neighborhood in southern Baghdad, where a fire broke out inside a house after the drone crashed in the area. Emergency responders quickly moved to contain the blaze and assist those affected.
Local sources said the injured woman sustained wounds during the explosion and fire, though the extent of her injuries has not yet been confirmed.
According to an Iraqi security source, security forces had earlier shot down the drone over the same neighborhood before it crashed into the residential area. Authorities are now investigating the origin of the drone and the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The incident highlights growing concerns over drone threats in Iraq, especially in densely populated urban areas where falling debris or crashes can pose serious risks to civilians.
Officials have not yet confirmed who was responsible for the drone or whether it was part of a broader regional security escalation.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as investigations into the Baghdad drone attack remain ongoing.
Source: Al Jazeera