Missile hits Italy's military base in Iraqi Kurdistan

Published March 12th, 2026 - 06:39 GMT
Italian base in Erbil
An Italian base in Erbil was hit by missile. (Shutterstock)

ALBAWABA - Italy said Thursday that its military base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, was struck by a missile, according to the Italian Defence Ministry.

"A missile hit our ​base in Erbil. There are ⁠no casualties or injuries ​among the Italian personnel. They are ​all fine," the ministry posted on X.

The ministry further mentioned that Defence ​Minister Guido Crosetto has been in contact with senior military ‌commanders ⁠regarding the attack.

It was not known who was responsible for the attack on the Italian base in Erbil.