Several explosions were heard in Erbil on Wednesday evening, with eyewitnesses and residents in the northern part of the Kurdish capital telling Rudaw that the blasts were caused by drones. The series of attacks notably coincides with the landmark visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the United States. Video footage obtained by Rudaw showed projectiles exploding in the sky over the the Kurdish capital. A Kurdish security source also told Rudaw that at least “six one-way attack drones were intercepted over Erbil.” Later on Wednesday, the Erbil-based Counter-Terrorism Directorate confirmed that the US-led Coalition had “intercepted and shot down eight explosive-laden drones” over Erbil “between 8:53 pm and 9:20 pm,” local time. “No casualties were reported,” the directorate added.

Full report : Verified eyewitness video captures multiple aerial interceptions over Erbil, Iraq where explosions were heard near the US consulate.