16 people killed in explosion in popular market east of Iraqi capital

Iraqi media reported today that an explosion occurred in a popular market in Sadr City, east of the capital, Baghdad, indicating that it resulted in the killing of at least 16 people.

16 people killed in explosion in popular market east of Iraqi capital
19 July, 2021   15:54
NEWS DESK

According to the information, an explosive device exploded inside a popular market known as (Al-Waheilat Market), killing 16 people and wounding at least 30 others.

The sources added that the Iraqi authorities went to the scene with teams from the Civil Defense to put out any fire that it might have been caused.