World
Drone attack hits close to US forces in northern Iraq: Kurdish officials
A drone attack was carried out near US forces stationed at Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq on Saturday, Iraqi Kurdish security officials said with no immediate confirmation of casualties.
The internal security service for Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, of which Erbil is the capital, initially said three rockets had hit near the airport.
A second statement by the Kurdish counter-terrorism force said the attack had been carried out by explosive-laden drones.
There were no immediate reports of casualties. Witnesses said they heard at least six explosions in the area.
The airport in Erbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdish region, has come under attack several times in the past year, including by drones carrying explosives.
US officials blame previous attacks on Iran-aligned Shi'ite Muslim militias which have vowed to fight until the remaining 2,500 U.S. military personnel leave the country.
The US forces are leading an international military coalition whose mandate is to help Iraqi forces fight remnants of the Sunni extremist Islamic State group. The coalition did not immediately comment on Saturday's incident.
SOURCE; REUTERS
-
Business 1 day ago
Gold glitters again in Pakistan after global price hike
-
Sports 15 hours ago
Pakistan win toss, opt to field first against Zimbabwe in 1st ODI
-
Business 2 days ago
Gold prices rise sharply in Pakistan
-
World 2 days ago
Guman kills 10 in attack on Sufi shrine in Afghanistan: interior ministry
-
Regional 1 day ago
CM Maryam visits Nishtar Hospital, suspends paramedics over AIDS spread
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
Govt to suspend internet services amid PTI protest
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
UK announces new Rs37bn climate finance program for Pakistan
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
No protest or rally is allowed in Islamabad, says Naqvi