Baiji: A security source announced that the air defenses intercepted a drone that attempted to approach Baiji refinery. The drone was detected as it neared the refinery, prompting a response from the air defense systems in place to protect the facility.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the intercepted drone departed the area after the intervention and was last seen heading through the Makhoul Mountains. The incident underscores ongoing security measures in the region to safeguard critical infrastructure.