Erbil Drone Attacks Lead to Airport Shutdown and Air‑Defense Intercepts

A series of kamikaze drone attacks struck Erbil, Iraq, prompting the city’s air‑defence systems to shoot down three unmanned aerial vehicles. Explosions were heard across the city as the defenses engaged the drones, which were reported to be targeting the U.S. consular compound and nearby military installations.

Following the attacks, Erbil International Airport halted all inbound and outbound flights, with authorities stating that operations would resume once security conditions stabilised. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported, but the incident heightened tensions amid the broader Iran‑U.S. confrontation in the region.