Iraq: Armed drone shot down over Erbil airport where US forces are stationed | Oneindia News

An armed drone was shot down on Tuesday over Erbil airport in northern Iraq, where U.S. and other international forces are stationed, two security sources said.

The Iraqi semi-autonomous Kurdistan region's security agency, Kurdistan Counter Terrorism, said in a statement an armed drone fired by "illegal militia" against Erbil airport was shot down at 09:52 a.m.

Iraq time.

It was not clear whether the foiled attack caused any damage or casualties, said the sources.

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