The explosions occurred in a warehouse in Najaf city, the statement noted, stemmed from excessive heat and not from drone bombing.

A large explosion has been reported on Monday in that city, which al-Hashd al-Shabi forces attributed to shots from a drone.

According to Baghdad Today website, these attacks took place from 15:30 hours to 17:30 hours, local time.

Saberin channel reported that the raid was carried out by Israeli aviation, although sources from the Popular Mobilization Units denied it.

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