Turkish consulate in Iraqi Mosul hit by rocket fire

Several rockets were fired at the area around the Turkish consulate in the city of Mosul (Iraq).

Report informs, referring to foreign media, that the consulate was shelled on the night of July 26-27.

The building of the visa center was damaged as a result of the shelling. Several cars were also damaged.

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The Turkish Consulate General in Mosul, Iraq, has been attacked, Turkiye's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Report informs that the ministry condemned the attack drawing the attention to the fact that it was arranged during the UN Security Council meeting.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry also warned the authorities in Iraq to be vigilant in the fight against terrorism.