A series of explosions were reported across various locations in Iraq, specifically in the capital, Baghdad, and the Babil Governorate to the south of the city on April 19, 2024. Reports described large explosions and significant sounds in the vicinity of Imam District and other parts of Babil, with fires rising from a military base. The cause of the explosions remains unknown, but one of the blasts was reported to possibly target an Iran-backed PMF base.
ā”#BREAKING Al Jazeera correspondent: Explosions sounded in Babil Governorate, south of Baghdad, and fires rose from a military base
BREAKING: Large explosion south of Baghdad, possibly targeting Iran-backed PMF base https://t.co/DgXqfpv2Ty
šØ Large explosions south of Baghdad https://t.co/HwbH8jswk5
#BREAKING: Reports of a massive explosion in Babylon Governorate, south of Baghdad, Iraq. https://t.co/3113wWrxcr
šØšØ Breaking: huge sound heard in #Babil, southern #Baghdad.
NEW: Large explosion reported in Babylon governate, central #Iraq. Reason unknown https://t.co/BKAeLa90xR https://t.co/kDQeXGmqm8
Explosions reported in the Iraqi Capital of Baghdad as well as in the Babylon Governorate to the South of the City.
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