Erbil Targeted by Nearly 200 Explosive Drones, Governor Says

Erbil Targeted by Nearly 200 Explosive Drones, Governor Says

Mar 12 2026

ARK News.. Omed Khoshnaw announced that the capital of the Kurdistan Region has been targeted by nearly 200 explosive drones since the escalation of tensions began, noting that all of them were successfully intercepted.

According to Kurdistan24, Khoshnaw said on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, that while an exact figure is not yet available, estimates indicate that around 200 explosive drones were launched toward the city of Erbil.

He added that all drones targeting the city were intercepted and destroyed by air defense systems operated by the International Coalition, preventing them from reaching their targets.

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