Iranian drones target KRG PM office and Security Chief residence in Erbil

A plume of smoke rises following an interception of a drone in Erbil, Iraq on March 12, 2026 Erbil (IraqiNews.com) — The Directorate General of Counter Terrorism (CTD) in the Kurdistan Region announced on Monday, August 17, 2026, that two explosive-laden drones directly targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister and the private residence of the head of the Parastin security agency in Pirmam district, Erbil Governorate. According to an official security statement, the coordinated attack occurred at 00:28 AM without causing human casualties or injuries. Key Incident Details & Tactical Findings Targeted Locations: The private office of the KRG Prime Minister and the residence of the Director-General of Parastin (Kurdistan Region Security Agency) in the Pirmam (Salahaddin) district northeast of Erbil. Timing & Munitions: Struck at 00:28 AM on Monday, August 17, 2026, utilizing two explosive-laden “Hadid-110” model unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Launch Origin: CTD intelligence confirmed that the two suicide drones were launched directly from inside Iranian territory. Casualties & Losses: No human fatalities or physical injuries were recorded in the immediate aftermath of the strikes. Official Stance: Counter-terrorism authorities condemned the strike in the strongest terms, describing it as an unacceptable escalation and holding the launching parties fully responsible for the operational and political repercussions. The overnight drone strikes mark a severe cross-border escalation targeting the core leadership infrastructure of the Kurdistan Regional Government. Security and counter-terrorism forces have increased defensive readiness and airspace monitoring across Erbil Governorate, while regional authorities coordinate with federal security agencies in Baghdad to address the cross-border drone threat.