Explosives-Laden Drone Intercepted Near Erbil International Airport

The Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate (CTD) confirmed the drone was shot down before reaching its target, resulting in no casualties or material damage.

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ — An explosives-laden drone has been intercepted and neutralized near Erbil International Airport.

The Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate (CTD) confirmed the drone was shot down before reaching its target, resulting in no casualties or material damage. U.S. air defenses engaged the threat, and airport operations continued uninterrupted.

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