Explosion reported over Erbil city in suspected drone incident

April 10, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Explosion reported over Erbil city in suspected drone incident

Incident Report: Explosion Over Erbil Captured on Video

A video has surfaced showing an explosion in the sky above Erbil, a city in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred after reports emerged of an unidentified aircraft flying over the city.

Separately, Kuwait has reported a drone attack. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement denying that Iran launched any drones during the current ceasefire.

Details of the explosion are currently being verified. However, it is believed to have been related to a suspected drone interception. The incident is under investigation.

The IRGC’s statement emphasizes that Iran has adhered to the ceasefire agreement and denies involvement in the reported drone attack in Kuwait. Further information on this incident will be provided as it becomes available.

No further details are currently available at this time.

Source: Al Jazeera