Drone attack triggers explosions in Erbil, northern Iraq

Explosions were reported in Erbil, in Iraq's Kurdistan region, following a drone attack, according to reports. The source of the attack has not been identified, and no casualties or damage have been reported yet.

A drone attack caused explosions in the city of Erbil, in Iraq's Kurdistan region, late Saturday, according to reports. The source of the attack has not been identified, and no group has claimed responsibility. No casualties or damage have been reported yet.

The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple instances of explosions in Erbil over the past several weeks, including on June 10, June 11, June 16, July 7, July 9, July 12, and July 15. Those earlier blasts were often attributed to suspected Iranian drone strikes targeting opposition groups or US forces in the region.

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