Explosives-Laden Drone Neutralized Near Erbil International Airport

A drone carrying explosives was intercepted near Erbil International Airport at 2:20 AM Monday. The Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate confirmed no casualties or damage. The threat was neutralized before reaching its target.

The photo shows the remains of the drone that was shot down near Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
The photo shows the remains of the drone that was shot down near Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

By Kamaran Aziz

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – An explosives-laden drone was neutralized near Erbil International Airport (EIA) in the early hours of Monday morning, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Region Directorate General of Counter-Terrorism (CTD).

The directorate reported that the incident occurred at approximately 2:20 AM. The drone was successfully disabled and brought down before it could reach its intended target.

Officials confirmed that the event resulted in no casualties or material damage. The situation was contained without any loss of life or harm to property.

This is a developing story. Kurdistan24 will share more details as they become available.

 
 
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