Airstrike hit vehicle convoy of Iraq's paramilitary group in N. Baghdad

BAGHDAD - A convoy of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) was attacked early Saturday in northern Baghdad, the paramilitary group confirmed in a statement.

"The attack, which took place near the Taji Stadium in Baghdad, hit a medical convoy of the Popular Mobilization Forces," said the group, which is also known as Hashd Shaabi in Arabic.

It added in the statement that no senior members were affected, refuting earlier reports that said its senior officials were killed in the attack.

Previous reports said at least five persons were killed and a few others injured in the attack.