A massive fire has broken out at Victoria Air Base, a military base used by US-led coalition forces in the Iraqi capital. According to operational information released by the Tasnim news agency, the blaze was caused by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which, according to preliminary assessments, is of Iranian origin. The strike struck infrastructure at the base, located in close proximity to Baghdad International Airport. Footage released from the scene shows a tall column of thick smoke and the glow of the fire illuminating the night sky above the Iraqi capital. Sirens were heard in the area, and air defense systems were put on full alert.

To date, US command officials have not provided detailed comments on the scale of the destruction or the number of personnel casualties. However, sources on the ground report intensive efforts by emergency services to contain the fires. The situation is complicated by the fact that Victoria Air Base is one of the key US logistical and operational hubs in the region, and any damage to its infrastructure could significantly impact coalition coordination. Eyewitnesses also noted that helicopter activity was observed over the airport following the explosion, as they patrol the surrounding area to prevent further attacks.