Listen to the article: audio text automatically generated by an automated system

0:00

1 minute read

The air defense system of the International Coalition intercepted four drones in the sky of Erbil, capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on Wednesday evening, after it was activated following the detection of aerial objects approaching the vicinity of the US Consulate and its associated logistics base.

A correspondent for Al Arabiya/Al Hadath reported hearing the sound of four explosions in the sky of Erbil coinciding with the activation of the International Coalition's air defense system.

A security source confirmed that the air defenses successfully shot down the drones before they reached their targets, noting that the attack did not result in any material damage or casualties.

This is the third attack witnessed by Erbil within a single day, indicating an escalation of drone attacks targeting various locations within the region.

Repeated targeting of opposition party headquarters

Earlier today, the headquarters of the opposition Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan were subjected to two separate drone attacks.

A security source reported that the first attack targeted one of the party's headquarters in the Wadi Al-Ana area on the outskirts of Erbil using six drones, resulting in the injury of six party members, according to an initial toll.

Later, another headquarters of the same party was subjected to a new attack using three drones, with no injuries reported.

No party has claimed responsibility for the three attacks, and neither the Iraqi authorities nor the Kurdistan Regional Government issued a statement identifying the perpetrator or the type of drones used.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Read also

Attack with 6 drones on Erbil.. air defenses shoot them down

The city of Erbil, capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, was subjected to an attack with six drones on Saturday evening, ... Iraq

US Army reveals truth about 'kidnapping' of its soldiers.. and Iran attacks Kuwait and Erbil news bulletins

Iraqi Kurdistan: 8 drones shot down over Erbil without injuries The authorities of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq announced on Friday the downing of eight drones in the skies ... Iraq