Smoke billows over Iraqs Mosul following recent airstrikes

March 29, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Smoke billows over Iraqs Mosul following recent airstrikes

Reports of Air Strikes Emerge from Mosul, Iraq

Thick plumes of smoke have been observed rising over the city of Mosul in Iraq following air strikes targeting sites associated with the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF). The incident occurred in the Rashidiya area, according to eyewitness accounts.

The PMF had previously reported that attacks on their forces resulted in the deaths of three fighters and two Iraqi police officers. This development comes as tensions escalate between the US and Israel regarding their military actions against Iran.

Video footage has captured the aftermath of the strikes, showing significant smoke and potential damage to infrastructure. The exact nature and extent of the damage are currently unknown.

Details surrounding the air strikes remain limited at this time. It is unclear who carried out the attacks or what specific sites were targeted by the US-Israeli coalition.

Source: Al Jazeera