Video shows projectile near Turkish base hosting US troops | Newsfeed
Key Takeaways
- Social media video captured a projectile near a Turkish facility housing US troops.
- Al Jazeera published the footage in a breaking-news bulletin.
- Two expat workers were killed in Oman after drones were downed.
Immediate incident
A video shared on social media shows a projectile streaking across the sky near the Incirlik military base in Turkiye.
“BREAKING Two expat workers killed in Oman after drones were downedUS military says refuelling aircraft went down in western IraqOil prices stay above $100 per barrel as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed Click to pause breaking news tickerpause-square-backgroundClose Breaking News Tickerclose Toggle Play Video shows projectile near Turkish base hosting US troops Video shared on social media shows a projectile streaking across the sky near the Incirlik military base in Turkiye, where authorities have been investigating reports of a third missile interception”
An explosion was heard in the area.
Forces at the base
The report says the Incirlik military base hosts US troops.
The report says NATO troops are stationed at the base.
Investigation and uncertainty
Authorities have been investigating reports of a third missile interception near the base.
“BREAKING Two expat workers killed in Oman after drones were downedUS military says refuelling aircraft went down in western IraqOil prices stay above $100 per barrel as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed Click to pause breaking news tickerpause-square-backgroundClose Breaking News Tickerclose Toggle Play Video shows projectile near Turkish base hosting US troops Video shared on social media shows a projectile streaking across the sky near the Incirlik military base in Turkiye, where authorities have been investigating reports of a third missile interception”
The article does not specify the projectile's origin, whether it was successfully intercepted, or whether there were any casualties or damage.
Publication and context
The story was published on 13 Mar 2026.
The article appeared alongside a breaking-news ticker that included: 'Two expat workers killed in Oman after drones were downed'.
The ticker also included: 'US military says refuelling aircraft went down in western Iraq'.
The ticker also included: 'Oil prices stay above $100 per barrel as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed'.
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