An unidentified drone struck an Iraqi army radar installation early Tuesday morning at the Taji military base, situated 20 kilometers north of Baghdad, according to Iraq's state news agency. The base, which previously housed U.S.-led coalition forces, has been under Iraqi control since 2020.

Lieutenant General Walid al-Tamimi confirmed there were no casualties in the incident. "An unidentified drone struck the radar," government spokesman Saad Maan said. He also noted that a second drone fell near a generator, but did not cause further damage.

Drone Also Spotted Near Baghdad Airport

Security officials said another drone went down in the Radwaniya district, just west of Baghdad International Airport—where U.S. troops remain stationed as part of the international coalition against jihadist groups. The airport and nearby bases were put on high alert following the attack.

While no group has claimed responsibility, the attack mirrors previous drone and rocket strikes by armed factions often linked to Iranian-backed groups.

Strategic Base With History of Attacks

Before the U.S. withdrawal in 2020, Taji base was home to nearly 2,000 coalition troops and was frequently targeted by militias opposed to American presence. The renewed targeting of this site raises concerns about the reactivation of hostile networks amid ongoing regional escalations.