Another explosion was heard in the city of Erbil, northern Iraq, at 23:51 Jerusalem time, according to initial reports. No cause, casualties, or damage have been reported yet. The blast follows a series of explosions in Erbil earlier this evening.
This is the latest explosion in what appears to be an ongoing series of blasts in Erbil tonight. The Zioneer reported a series of explosions at 21:11 Jerusalem time, followed by fresh explosions at 21:32. The nature and cause of the blasts remain unclear. Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, has been the site of repeated explosions in recent weeks, often attributed to Iranian activity by security analysts. No casualties or damage have been reported in any of the incidents so far.
2 developments
- StrongBlasts reported in Erbil, northern Iraq, for a second time Thursday
- DevelopingSeries of explosions reported in Erbil, Kurdistan region of Iraq
- StrongExplosions continue in Erbil, northern Iraq, according to security analyst Yair Goldblatt
- StrongLoud explosion heard near US base in Erbil, northern Iraq
Source and signal
- Internal intake