Iraqi Air Force: We are ready to transfer the wounded of the Turkish bombing to Baghdad

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  • 21-07-2022, 15:10
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    Baghdad-INA
    the Air Force Command announced on Thursday, its readiness to transfer the wounded from the Turkish bombing to Baghdad, while indicating its ability to defend the homeland's sky and land.

    The Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant-General Shihab Jahid, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi directed the allocation of Air Force planes to transport the martyrs of the Turkish attack from Dohuk Governorate to the capital, Baghdad," noting that "we are waiting for medical reports from Dohuk hospitals for the possibility of transferring them." The wounded are brought to Baghdad, where these reports show the condition of the injured and the extent of his need for air medical care during transportation.

    Jahid added, "Al-Kadhimi stressed on more than one occasion that Iraq is not an aggressive country," noting that "with our current capabilities, we can defend the nation's sky and land."

    He added, "There is an investigative committee into the Turkish attacks to show us the type of incident in Dohuk," noting that "with our combat capabilities, the air force is able to protect the homeland and its people."