Explosive drones strike Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani's office, no casualties

Erbil, Iraq – Early Thursday morning, two explosive‑laden drones struck the office of Iraqi Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the nearby residence of the region’s security chief, Major General Haval Abdul‑Majeed. The attacks caused no fatalities or injuries, and the blasts damaged only the exterior of the buildings. Local authorities secured the sites and began an immediate investigation, while emergency services confirmed that the incidents did not result in any casualties.

The Kurdish Regional Government condemned the assaults, labeling them “acts of terrorism” and urging a swift response to protect civilian and governmental infrastructure. Security forces have heightened patrols across Erbil and surrounding areas, and the Iraqi federal government has pledged cooperation in identifying the perpetrators. The incidents come amid a series of recent drone and rocket attacks in northern Iraq, underscoring ongoing security challenges in the region. No group has yet claimed responsibility, and officials said the investigation is ongoing.