Erbil Governor Reveals Details of Drone Attack Involving 17 Explosive UAVs
ARK News.. Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw revealed details of the recent aerial attacks targeting the city, stating that air defense systems successfully intercepted and shot down more than 15 suicide drones before they could reach their intended targets.
Khoshnaw said that during the night of Wednesday–Thursday, March 11–12, 2026, Erbil was subjected to a series of intense attacks involving 17 explosive-laden drones. He noted that the high level of vigilance and readiness of the air defense systems prevented a potential disaster, as all of the drones were intercepted and destroyed in the sky.
The governor reassured residents regarding the security situation, expressing relief that no casualties were recorded. He stressed that the safety of Erbil’s residents remains the top priority.
He added that falling debris from the intercepted drones, as well as explosions following their interception, caused limited material damage in some locations.
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