Multiple explosions shake Iraqi paramilitary forces’ ammunition depot

A committee has been formed to investigate the reasons behind the incident

July 19, 2024

Explosion rocks arms depot north of Iraq’s Baghdad

There have been multiple explosions at an ammunition depot belonging to the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces near Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. Rescue and medical teams and fire engines were at the scene.

The statement by the paramilitary forces said that the first explosion occurred at 7:00 p.m. local time at logistical support depots of the 42nd Hashd Shaabi Brigade in the Yusufiyah area, south of Baghdad, Xinhua news agency reported.

The statement said that the incident did not cause human casualties, stressing that a committee was formed to investigate the reasons behind the incident.

An Interior Ministry source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity that the fire, which followed the first explosion, detonated a series of blasts and lasted for several hours until the civil defence team put it out.

He said it was not immediately clear what caused the explosions, whether due to an accident or an attack by unknown aircraft.

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