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French warplanes operating under the U.S.-led coalition intercepted and destroyed two explosive-laden drones targeting northern Iraq’s Kurdistan Region on Wednesday. The IKRG Counter-Terrorism Unit confirmed the drones were launched from…

Two people were killed overnight when an explosives-laden drone struck their home in the Zergezevi village near Erbil, Iraq. The Kurdistan Regional Government's Counter-Terrorism Unit reported that the drone was launched from Iran, claiming…

Two unmanned drones crashed early this morning in Erbil, the capital of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, including one that struck a house in the central Karzian district. Fortunately, the residence was empty, resulting in only material damage…

The capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, Erbil, was hit by 25 drone attacks overnight, according to local authorities. Erbil Governor Umit Khoshnav confirmed the scale of the strikes but reported that no casualties or injuries occurred.…

Air defense systems in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil intercepted multiple drones and missiles overnight. Debris from one of the downed drones struck a residential building near the United States Consulate, sparking a fire. The incident…

The Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITF) introduced its five candidates in Erbil, capital of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, ahead of next month’s general elections. The event drew Turkmen leaders, party representatives, and citizens, highlighting…

A bomb-laden drone struck the Rizgari subdistrict in Erbil, northern Iraq, early this morning. The KRG’s Counter-Terrorism Unit confirmed there were no casualties. Local sources reported two drones crashed, one hitting a village and the…

The PKK's announcement that it will begin disarmament on Friday after over 40 years of armed conflict has received a mixed but largely hopeful reaction in Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). While some remain cautious, many…

Turkmens in Iraq’s Altunköprü district have blocked the Kirkuk-Erbil highway amid ongoing protests over lack of representation in local government. Demonstrators oppose the recent appointment of a municipality manager not from the district…

The PKK’s decision to disband and lay down arms has been welcomed in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government. Residents expressed hope that the move would promote peace and allow displaced families to return home. Erbil…