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Drone Attacks and Defense in Iraqi Kurdistan
Coverage from FDD, IranWire, and others
Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, particularly Erbil and surrounding areas, has faced repeated drone attacks and attempted strikes against government-linked sites, coalition facilities, infrastructure, and Iranian Kurdish opposition bases.
Kurdish security bodies and coalition forces have reported intercepting waves of explosive drones, while attacks involving Hadid-110 drones have targeted locations connected to Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and other officials. The subject also encompasses counter-drone defenses, civilian and asset protection, and the contested question of whether launches originated in Iran or from Iranian-backed forces.
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Important
Iranian drones damaged a Komala camp in Surdash, Iraq's Kurdistan Region, on September 7, amid repeated Iranian attacks and an impending US military withdrawal.
9/8/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Three explosive-laden drones attacked the Surdash residential camp in Sulaymaniyah province, Iraqi Kurdistan, on Monday, damaging property but causing no casualties.
9/7/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iran launched three suicide drones against the Komala camp in Surdash, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, early Monday, causing fires and material damage without reported casualties.
9/7/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
The Kurdistan Security Agency reported on Sept. 7 that three bomb-laden drones targeted Surdash refugee camp in Sulaimani province, Iraq, without causing casualties.
9/7/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism forces and allied units shot down 10 drones over Erbil governorate in Iraqi Kurdistan during an overnight interception operation.
9/2/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Interesting
Kurdish authorities said ten drones were shot down over Erbil, Iraq, early Wednesday amid renewed U.S.-Iran fighting, with no casualties reported.
9/2/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Two Hadid-110 drones targeted Kurdish leadership sites near Erbil on Monday, prompting an Iraqi investigation and diplomatic condemnations amid escalating regional attacks.
8/17/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
The Kurdistan Regional Government said two drones launched from Iranian territory attacked its prime minister's office and a protection agency residence in Erbil on Monday.
8/17/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Two drones struck a mountain near Komala positions in Dukan district, Sulaimani province, on Saturday, causing a small fire but no casualties.
8/1/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iran reportedly launched two Hadid 110 drones against Kurdistan Regional Government facilities near Erbil on Monday, escalating tensions with Iraqi Kurdistan.
8/19/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
The Kurdistan Regional Government security agency said two Hadid-110 drones targeted senior government sites in Erbil, Iraq, on Monday after launching from Iranian territory.
8/18/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Iranian forces and Iranian-backed militias launched overnight drone attacks on Iranian Kurdish opposition bases and camps near Erbil and Koya in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
7/28/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
U.S.-led forces shot down five explosive-laden drones over Erbil, Iraq, on Friday amid U.S.-Iran strike exchanges across the region, according to officials.
7/24/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Kurdistan Freedom Party accused Iran on Sunday of using white phosphorus in a drone attack on a Kurdistan National Army base in Iraqs Kurdistan Region, calling for UN and ICRC investigation.
7/20/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Coalition forces shot down an explosive-laden drone over Erbil around 3:20 p.m. local time on July 25, 2026, following drone attacks launched from Mosul outskirts.
7/25/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Coalition forces intercepted five explosive-laden drones over Erbil on Friday morning, Kurdistan CTD reported, with no casualties or damage.
7/24/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
Kurdistan Region authorities said Iranian Hadid-110 drones targeted Masrour Barzani's office and a senior security official's residence in Pirmam near Erbil on Monday.
8/17/2026 • Military Drones & Battlefield Use • General
Additional
Kurdistan Region Counter Terrorism Directorate reported Coalition forces shot down eight explosive drones over Erbil on Friday between 4:19 a.m. and 5:25 a.m.
7/17/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General
The Kurdistan Region Security Council CTD reported International Coalition air defenses shot down eight explosive-laden drones over Erbil on Wednesday evening.
7/15/2026 • Counter-Drone & Airspace Security • General