Germany plans to close its military field camp in Erbil, in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, after the site was repeatedly exposed to missile and drone attacks, according to the German Defense Ministry.

A ministry spokesperson said the German military intends to “reduce its footprint” in the area while continuing to support the training of Kurdish Peshmerga forces. A small team of military advisers will remain at the German embassy to carry on the training mission.

The ministry declined to disclose how many German troops are currently stationed in Erbil or how many advisers will remain, citing security concerns.

German personnel in the region have been serving as part of the international Operation Inherent Resolve mission against the Islamic State group. The mission is expected to conclude in September following a decision by the Iraqi government.

German media reported that the decision was also linked to a planned U.S. withdrawal from the multinational camp. The departure of American forces would remove key security support, including U.S.-operated air defense systems protecting the site.

The camp, located near Erbil International Airport, has faced repeated rocket and drone attacks amid heightened regional tensions. Germany had previously moved some personnel out of Erbil temporarily because of security threats.

Berlin said it remains committed to assisting the Kurdistan Region, and the advisers who stay behind could become part of a future military capacity-building initiative.