Explosive drone intercepted near US base in Iraq

An explosive-laden drone was intercepted late Thursday night near Erbil International Airport in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, according to a statement issued by Kurdish counterterrorism forces.

The airport, which also hosts troops from the US-led international coalition fighting militia groups, was not damaged in the incident. No injuries were reported.

“At 21:58 (1858 GMT), an explosive-packed drone was downed near Arbil International Airport without causing casualties or damages,” the Kurdistan Region's counterterrorism services confirmed in a brief statement.