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.
U.S. fighter jets intercepted and shot down Iranian kamikaze drones over Erbil, Iraq, with explosions reported from the interceptions.
At least one interception has been confirmed.
The message adds that the explosions were likely due to US interceptions of Iranian projectiles, specifying drones or missiles.
The message specifies the intercepted projectiles were at least two Iranian kamikaze drones.
Video evidence shows U.S. fighter jets actively engaging the drones, confirming the interceptions.
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.
New source confirms the interceptions were by U.S. fighter jets and reports explosions resulting from the shootdowns.