Massive Blast Rocks Erbil, Iraq; Drone Attack Suspected Near Airport

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the city of Erbil in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region was rocked by a large explosion. Al-Hadath television reported hearing sounds of explosions emanating from Erbil, though further details were not immediately released. Other sources indicated a major blast occurred near Erbil Airport in northern Iraq, with plumes of smoke visible. Concurrently, Reuters, citing security sources, reported that air defenses downed a drone near Erbil Airport in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region. Al-Ahed network simultaneously reported that a drone had targeted the outskirts of Erbil Airport.