Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported

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A drone struck the Al-Rasheed hotel in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses governmental buildings and the U.S. embassy, though Iraq's interior ministry reported no casualties or material damage. Security sources indicated the drone collided with the hotel's upper fence, and the ministry condemned any attempts to target diplomatic envoys in Iraq.

CAIRO, March 16 (Reuters) - Iraq's interior ministry said on Monday that a drone hit a hotel in Baghdad without causing casualties or material damages. Security sources earlier said a drone hit Al-Rasheed hotel in the Green Zone, which houses governmental buildings and the U.S. embassy, as fire and smoke were seen rising. After examination, it was determined a drone had collided with the hotel's upper fence, the ministry said, condemning any attempts to target diplomatic envoys in the country.

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