US service member killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ of Iran drone: Centcom
Summary
A U.S. service member died in northern Iraq while safely detonating an unexploded Iranian attack drone on Saturday. Another service member was slightly injured and is receiving medical care, according to the U.S. Central Command.Key Facts
- The incident happened during a controlled explosion of an unexploded Iranian drone.
- The drone was a one-way attack type, meaning it was intended to crash or detonate on impact.
- The location of the incident was in northern Iraq.
- One U.S. service member was killed.
- One service member was injured but the injury is minor.
- The information was confirmed by the U.S. Central Command (Centcom).
- The event occurred on Saturday, with the announcement made on Sunday.
- The drone involved was downed before the detonation process.
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