Air defences intercept drones over Erbil, Iraq

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Iraq

World / International

Air defences intercept drones over Erbil, Iraq

Air defences intercepted multiple drones over Erbil, Iraq, near the US consulate. Verified video shows aerial interceptions and explosions. Security sources said an explosive-laden drone was shot down, and Kurdish authorities reported coalition forces intercepted eight drones.

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