Reports are that over 40 missiles were fired which overwhelmed the Patriot system with around 17 impacting the base.
At approximately 6:30 p.m. (Baghdad time) time Jan. 20, multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched by Iranian-backed militants in Western Iraq targeting al-Assad Airbase.
Most of the missiles were intercepted by the base’s air defense systems while others impacted on the base. Damage assessments are ongoing.
A number of U.S. personnel are undergoing evaluation for traumatic brain injuries. At least one Iraqi service member was wounded.