Explosions Heard in Baghdad Linked to Response to Unidentified Drone

Explosions were heard in central and southern parts of Baghdad on Tuesday, as Iraqi security authorities reported action against an unidentified drone.

The Security Media Cell said the sounds resulted from efforts to counter the drone, offering an explanation for the blasts heard across those areas of the capital.

The statement described the drone as unidentified but did not provide information about its origin or who was operating it.

The available account did not specify whether the drone was brought down or report any casualties or damage.