Explosion and drone attack reported on Erbil outskirts in Iraq's Kurdistan region

An explosion was heard on the outskirts of Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region, according to reports cited by Al-Mayadeen and carried by Mehr News. The blast was reported in the area north of Iraq.

The reports said a drone attack targeted the headquarters of anti-Iran separatist groups in Wadi Alane. The sound of the explosion was heard across the area, though no further details were immediately announced regarding possible casualties or damage.

Erbil is the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The Wadi Alane area has previously been associated with activity by groups opposed to the Iranian government.

No official statement from Iraqi or Kurdistan Region authorities was included in the initial reports, and the identity of those responsible for the reported attack was not specified. The number of any wounded or killed, and the extent of any material damage, remained unconfirmed at the time of reporting.

According to Mehr News, citing Al-Mayadeen, the sound of the blast was heard in the area north of Iraq, and no further details were announced on possible casualties or damage.