INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
An armed drone attack took place against Erbil International Airport on Tuesday night, near the US consulate in the northern city of Iraq, the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) said in a statement.
The attack, which took place around 22:30 (Cyprus time), did not result in any injuries or serious material damage. Firefighters put out the fire shortly after it broke out, according to the same source.
US military base at Erbil airport targeted by ‘explosive-laden drones’https://t.co/0K2cGmr2g5 pic.twitter.com/dx5v4q6deB
— Press TV (@PressTV) July 6, 2021
The Pentagon said in a statement that it was aware of reports about a drone attack in Erbil, but it stated that it had no reports of casualties or severe damage at the airport, where US military personnel are stationed.
US Department of Defence spokeswoman Commander Jessica McNulty did not provide any further details.
On Monday night, an armed drone attack took place against the US embassy in Baghdad, which was intercepted by the C-RAM systems installed by the United States to protect its military and diplomacy personnel.
Since the beginning of 2021, there have been nearly fifty attacks against US interests in Iraq, where 2,500 US troops remain deployed as part of the international coalition formed against the jihadist organisation Islamic State (IS).
Also read: The Americans shot down a drone trapped with explosives near the US embassy in Iraq – VIDEO
Source: CNA
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION
Israel War Council | Response to Iran
Israel’s response to Iran’s attack is thought to be a matter of time. Thus, the war council that held a meeting for more…
Operation True Promise | Iran fires dozens of drones against Israel – Launch of ballistic missiles
By firing at least 200 drones in three phases, Iran has launched a direct attack on Israel, in response to the bombing of the Iranian…
Switzerland | Joins German initiative “European Sky Shield Initiative”
The Federal Council in Switzerland approved on Wednesday the country’s participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative air defence…
US Navy | First combat use of SM-3 Missiles
In a historic first, US Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyers deployed Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) anti-missile interceptors in combat…
INIOCHOS 2024 | Allied fighters foster interoperability
NATO allied Air Forces along with regional partners come together at Andravida Air Base as Greece hosts the…
DEFEA Conference 2024 | Registration is now open
The DEFEA Conference, hosted by the international defence and security exhibition DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens…
Delphi Economic Forum IX | Christian Chatziminas on re-industrialization and high technology in entrepreneurship
Mr. Christian Chatziminas, Founder & CEO of THEON GROUP and President of the Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association, participated in…
Lockheed Martin | Introducing the new Mako hypersonic multi-role missile
On the sidelines of the “Sea Air Space – SAS 2024” exhibition, Lockheed Martin unveiled the new Mako hypersonic missile.
Heraklion | Aerial target washes up on beach – Taken for drone from Iran
Yesterday Sunday, intense confusion was caused on a beach in Heraklion, Crete, when an aerial target used in shooting ranges to test…