Key facts
- US-led coalition forces shot down eight explosive-laden drones over Erbil on Friday.
- The interceptions took place between 4:19 and 5:25 a.m. local time.
- Kurdish counterterrorism forces confirmed no casualties were reported.
- Limited property damage occurred due to falling debris.
- The US Mission in Iraq issued a high-alert warning to citizens.
US-led coalition forces intercepted and destroyed eight explosive-laden drones over Erbil, the capital of Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, on Friday. The Kurdistan Region's Counter-Terrorism Group reported the incidents occurred between 4:19 and 5:25 a.m. local time. While no casualties were reported, falling debris caused limited property damage. These drone attacks coincide with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Washington, where he met President Donald Trump, and occur amid heightened military tensions between the United States and Iran. The US Mission in Iraq has urged American citizens to remain on high alert following previous Iran-enabled drone attacks on Erbil.