Two Iranian drones strike KRG Prime Ministry office, security adviser's residence in Erbil

ERBIL, Iraq — Two drones carrying explosives operated by Iran struck the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Ministry office and the residence of the Regional Security Adviser in Erbil on August 17, 2026, the Kurdistan Region's General Directorate for Counter Terrorism (CTD) said. The strikes hit the Prime Ministry office and the home of the senior security official in Erbil, the administrative center of the Kurdistan Region. According to the CTD statement, the technical details of the drones, including their coordinates and timing, will be examined as part of an investigation into the attack. The directorate said it is coordinating with relevant security agencies to determine the origin of the strikes and identify those responsible. Kurdistan Region security sources said the attack pointed to an escalating threat against civilian and official targets in the region. Officials announced that a comprehensive investigation has been launched and that damage assessment work is ongoing. No further details were immediately available on casualties from the strike.