Man working for V2X died in night attack as five sources say they are being placed in harm\u2019s way<\/p>\n
A man employed by the US defense contractor V2X has been killed in a drone attack on Erbil airbase, amid concerns from colleagues that they are being placed in harm\u2019s way and pressured to remain in Iraq despite security risks, five sources said.<\/p>\n
The worker, from Kenya, died in a night attack in his sleeping quarters on the base on 24 March. Another five workers were injured. They are from Kenya and India, and are among a group of about 45 workers employed by V2X who have remained on the base. One of the workers is in a critical condition with severe burns, sources said.<\/p>\n
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