Shafaq News- Erbil (Updated at 21:58)

Air defenses protecting the US Consulate in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, intercepted four drones heading toward the compound on Tuesday, a security source told Shafaq News.

All four were destroyed before reaching their destination, preventing casualties and damage.

Authorities are investigating the incident. No further details were immediately available.

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