Iraqi air defense forces intercepted and downed a drone near the US consulate in Erbil, northern Iraq, according to a report by Israeli news outlet N12. No details on the drone's origin, type, or any casualties have been provided.
According to a report by Israeli news outlet N12, Iraqi air defense forces intercepted and downed an unidentified drone near the US consulate in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. No details have been provided on the drone's origin, type, or whether it carried explosives. No casualties or damage have been reported.
The incident comes amid a series of drone-related incidents near US facilities in Erbil documented by The Zioneer in recent weeks. On July 19, an Iranian drone was intercepted near the same consulate. On July 21, three Iranian drones were intercepted near the area, with the target reportedly a barracks for US soldiers. On July 22, interception attempts were reported over the consulate. Earlier in June and July, multiple explosions and drone downings were reported near the US base in Erbil and the Al-Harir air base.
The identity of the drone in today's incident and the responsible party remain unclear. The report is single-sourced from N12 and has not been independently verified. Further details may emerge.
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