Drones were intercepted over Erbil in northern Iraq early Friday, with wreckage falling on a residential complex near Erbil International Airport, according to Al Jazeera.

The Qatari-based broadcaster, citing Iraqi security sources, said no casualties were reported after the wreckage fell near the airport, which serves the regional capital.

Local media reports said the incident involved a drone attack targeting a US base near Erbil airport.

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