Three rockets from an unidentified source fell on the northern city of Kirkuk in Iraq on Monday evening, Iraqi state-affiliated media reported, citing a statement from the Kirkuk International Airport Administration.

Two of the missiles hit an Iraqi military airbase, while the third fell in a civilian area, Iraqi media reported.

Security sources said at least two of the missiles were Katyusha rockets, which are of Russian origin.

However, pro-Iran Iraqi outlet Sabereen News said that five drone strikes occurred, including two that hit the airbase, according to posts on social media.

Kurdish Peshmerga forces take part in their graduation ceremony at a military camp in Erbil, Iraq, August 21, 2019.
Kurdish Peshmerga forces take part in their graduation ceremony at a military camp in Erbil, Iraq, August 21, 2019. (credit: REUTERS/AZAD LASHKARI)

The drones resulted in a fire breaking out in the grass around the airbase, with videos of the blaze shared over social media.

The fire was later extinguished by emergency services. One person sustained minor injuries from the attack.

Limited damage occurred

There was no damage caused to the airbase runway and airport facilities, and flight schedules were unaffected, the airport statement added.

Earlier in June, several drones from unknown sources hit cities across Iraq, including a military base north of Baghdad, Camp Taji.