The territory of the American embassy fired heavy rocket and mortar fire.

A few minutes ago, news came from the capital of Iraq that the US embassy was subjected to a large-scale attack - at least six missiles and about 10 artillery mines were fired across the territory of the diplomatic mission. Reported casualties and injuries.

According to Iraqi media, at the time of the attack, both diplomats and the military were in the territory of the American embassy. It is known about serious destruction and at least three dead, not to mention a few wounded.

According to some reports, mortar and rocket attacks on the US embassy were made from a neighboring area, from a distance of 2-2,5 kilometers, while identifying the attackers so far failed.

The American side has not yet commented on this attack in any way, but at the beginning of the week the United States reported about an impending series of attacks on American servicemen in Iraq, which is obviously one of such episodes.

At the moment, it is reported that the US embassy was attacked using the means of the MLRS BM-13 "Katyusha"