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USAF intercepts hostile drones over Erbil

U.S. fighter jets intercepted and shot down Iranian kamikaze drones over Erbil, Iraq, with explosions reported from the interceptions.

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Location
Erbil Province, Iraq
Updated
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 20:10 UTC
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The U.S. Air Force has engaged in air defense operations over Erbil in northern Iraq, intercepting hostile projectiles. Fighter jets successfully shot down at least two Iranian kamikaze drones, including over the city itself. The interceptions caused audible explosions in the area, marking a direct U.S. military response to an attack on the Kurdistan Region. This incident is part of a larger wave of drone and potentially ballistic missile attacks targeting the region.
Updates · 6
6d agoGeopolitics Watch

At least one interception has been confirmed.

6d ago@officialrnintel

The message adds that the explosions were likely due to US interceptions of Iranian projectiles, specifying drones or missiles.

6d agoRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

The message specifies the intercepted projectiles were at least two Iranian kamikaze drones.

6d agoAMK Mapping

Video evidence shows U.S. fighter jets actively engaging the drones, confirming the interceptions.

6d ago@Worldsource24

A second source confirms the interception of at least one drone by a U.S. fighter jet, adding a specific detail about the type of aircraft involved.

6d ago@Osint613

New source confirms the interceptions were by U.S. fighter jets and reports explosions resulting from the shootdowns.

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