Kirkuk Operations Command: Foils an attempt to launch Katyusha rockets
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A joint force from the 11th Infantry Division, affiliated with the Kirkuk Operations Command, successfully thwarted an attempt to launch Katyusha rockets today, Sunday, March 29, 2026. The force seized a launch platform consisting of two launch rails and four rockets that were prepared for immediate firing.
This high-quality operation was carried out based on precise intelligence indicating the presence of the launch platform and rockets in the (1st of June area – near the railway track), within the sector of responsibility of the 11th Infantry Division headquarters and near a Kirkuk Police Command checkpoint.
Immediately, a joint force moved to the location, surrounded it, and took full control, successfully preventing the rocket launch. The platform and all materials on site were confiscated, with no human casualties or material damage reported.
Kirkuk Operations Command confirmed that this operation is part of the ongoing efforts of the Iraqi Army heroes to pursue terrorist elements and thwart their sabotage plans, reaffirming the high level of readiness and constant vigilance of our security forces in maintaining the safety and stability of citizens.
Statement by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense
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