September 21, 2024

Turkish drone shot down by Iraqi air defences


BAGHDAD: Iraqi air defences shot down a Turkish drone Thursday morning over the northern city of Kirkuk, Iraqi military officials said.

Brig. Gen. Abdul Salam, deputy commander of air defense, told reporters that the drone came from the direction of Sulaymaniyah and crossed into Iraqi airspace. He said it was a Turkish drone and was shot down by the Iraqi air force in the Chiman area of Kirkuk.

Source: Emirates News Agency