Missile Strikes Italian Military Base in Erbil: No Casualties Reported

An Italian military base in Iraqi Kurdistan was hit by a missile, but no casualties were reported. Italian personnel took shelter in a bunker and remain safe. Italian troops in Erbil are tasked with training Kurdish security forces.

An Italian military base in Iraqi Kurdistan was hit by a missile overnight, the Italian defense ministry announced on Thursday, confirming no injuries or casualties among their personnel.

Reports from Defense Minister Guido Crosetto indicated ongoing communication with military commanders, while Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani assured that the troops, sheltered in a bunker, were unharmed.

The 300 Italian troops stationed in Erbil are primarily engaged in training Kurdish security forces, according to the defense ministry's website.