ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Several explosions were heard late Thursday in Erbil province’s Soran administration, with residents reporting flames on nearby mountain slopes as the Kurdistan Region continues to face sustained drone and missile attacks related to the Iran war.
The blasts were heard at around 10:35 pm, according to local residents, who said fire was seen on the slopes of Mount Bani Harir following the explosions.
An informed source at the border told Rudaw that flames were visible on the mountain alongside the powerful blasts, adding that the extent of the damage remains unknown.
Some residents captured footage of the moment of the attack, saying the strikes appeared to have been carried out by missiles. Others said they heard six explosions within a span of five minutes.
A source from the Soran administration said the blasts were strong enough to be heard across the area.
The incident comes amid an ongoing wave of aerial attacks on the Kurdistan Region since the outbreak of the conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other.
According to Rudaw’s monitoring, the Kurdistan Region has been targeted by over 400 drones and missiles as of Thursday. The attacks have resulted in several deaths and 55 injuries.
Erbil province has borne the brunt of the attacks, with more than 300 drones and missiles targeting the capital and its surrounding areas. Sulaimani province has been hit by over 70 drones and missiles, while Duhok has seen six drone attacks.
In Halabja province, two drones were used in a single attack, according to the data.
The continued strikes have raised concerns over civilian safety and the vulnerability of the region amid escalating regional tensions.
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