Key facts
- Three explosive-laden drones were shot down near the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq.
- Air defense systems belonging to the U.S. consulate intercepted and destroyed the drones.
- The incident occurred on Tuesday evening.
- No casualties or damage were immediately reported.
Three explosive-laden drones were shot down near the U.S. consulate in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's northern semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, on Tuesday evening, according to security sources. The drones were intercepted and destroyed by the consulate's air defense systems before reaching their target. No casualties or damage were immediately reported. Authorities are investigating the incident, and there has been no immediate comment from U.S. officials or the Kurdistan Regional Government.