Italian Air Force Faces Setback Amid Rising Security Concerns in Iraq
A drone strike hit Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, destroying an Italian MQ-9A Predator aircraft, but injuring no Italian personnel. The incident occurred amid a broader wave of attacks in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said troop numbers at the base had been reduced due to security concerns. The destroyed aircraft was part of Italy’s Task Force Air, which operates from the base as part of Operation Prima Parthica. The incident was reported by AeroTime.