Two waves of explosions were reported near the US Consulate General in Erbil, northern Iraq, early Sunday, according to reports. The first wave of at least 10 blasts activated the C-RAM air defense system; a second wave followed minutes later. No casualties or damage have been reported.
Two waves of explosions were reported near the US Consulate General in Erbil, northern Iraq, early Sunday morning. The first wave, at least 10 blasts, was reported at 01:02 Jerusalem time and activated the C-RAM air defense system, which is designed to intercept rockets, mortars, and drones. A second wave of explosions was reported at 01:04 in the vicinity of the consulate compound. The source and nature of the explosions remain unclear, and no casualties or damage have been reported. The Zioneer's earlier bulletin, published at 01:04, covered the initial explosions. The US diplomatic mission in Erbil is a Consulate General, not an embassy.
3 developments
- DevelopingC-RAM system activated to intercept aircraft over Bighaz base in Erbil, Iraq
- DevelopingFighter jet activity reported over Erbil, northern Iraq
- ConfirmedDrone observed over Iraq heading toward Erbil; air defenses in Bahrain, Kuwait not activated — reports
- DevelopingAir defense systems activated at Erbil air base after Iranian Mohajer-6 drone flight
Source and signal
- Internal intake