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US Embassy in Baghdad Protected by Rocket System Firing 4,500

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On March 17, the US Embassy in Baghdad was defended by a powerful weapon system that fires approximately 4.5 thousand rounds every single minute to counter drone attacks targeting its premises and surrounding areas like schools.

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    A powerful weapon capable of firing up to 4,500 rounds or bullets in a single minute protected the US Embassy and its grounds.
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    The incident occurred on March 17th when drone strikes targeted diplomatic facilities near Baghdad.
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    Multiple news sources from different countries (Croatia, Greece, Lithuania) reported similar details about this specific defensive event.
[Mar 17] Reports confirm a weapon firing up to 4,500 rounds/minutes protected the US Embassy in Baghdad from drone attacks. (Source: Index.hr)
[Mar 17] Greek media report that an aircraft dropping spheres at this rate saved American diplomatic premises near Bagdad.