Several drones intercepted in Erbil province
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Several explosive-laden drones were intercepted in Erbil province on Monday as Iran’s war with the US and Israel continues to escalate.
The drones targeted Erbil International Airport, the US Consulate in Erbil, and an airbase in Erbil’s Bahirka district, Rudaw has learned. Footage obtained by Rudaw shows the moment several of the drones were intercepted in the skies over the Kurdish capital.
Iraq-based pro-Iran militia groups have claimed responsibility for some of the attacks, while Tehran has also confirmed its involvement in attacks on Kurdistan Region.
The US military uses C-RAM and Patriot air defense systems to intercept incoming drones and missiles.
The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran early Saturday. At least four American soldiers have reportedly been killed, and Tehran says 555 people have died in the country since the start of the attacks.
Iran has also targeted military and civilian infrastructure in several Arab states, particularly the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar.
The drones targeted Erbil International Airport, the US Consulate in Erbil, and an airbase in Erbil’s Bahirka district, Rudaw has learned. Footage obtained by Rudaw shows the moment several of the drones were intercepted in the skies over the Kurdish capital.
Iraq-based pro-Iran militia groups have claimed responsibility for some of the attacks, while Tehran has also confirmed its involvement in attacks on Kurdistan Region.
The US military uses C-RAM and Patriot air defense systems to intercept incoming drones and missiles.
The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran early Saturday. At least four American soldiers have reportedly been killed, and Tehran says 555 people have died in the country since the start of the attacks.
Iran has also targeted military and civilian infrastructure in several Arab states, particularly the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar.