"Bases in Erbil where UK and allied troops are stationed and Baghdad were struck a number of times on Wednesday night, according to Brigadier Guy Foden, in what is the third attack on British forces since the conflict began."
"Mr Healey said the Iranian attacks bear striking similarities to the Russian strikes on Ukraine, adding that Vladimir Putin's hidden hand may be behind some of Tehran's tactics in the Middle East conflict."
"Brigadier Foden told Mr Healey there were definitively signs of a link between Russia and Iran, including Iran's use of drones as learned from the Russians."
British military forces stationed in Iraq successfully intercepted two Iranian drones targeting bases in Erbil and Baghdad on Wednesday night. This represents the third attack on British troops since the conflict's onset, following previous incidents including a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus and a missile landing near UK personnel. No British troops were injured in this latest attack, though US personnel sustained minor casualties. Defence Secretary John Healey indicated potential Russian involvement in Iranian tactics, noting similarities between Iranian drone operations and Russian strikes on Ukraine. Military officials identified signs of coordination between Russia and Iran, including Iran's adoption of Russian drone tactics.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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