Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk

A security source speaking to Iraqi media said that the drone was targeted because it was flying at a medium altitude over five main cities in the province before approaching sensitive sites, some of which are security bases.

“The initial observation suggested that the drone, beyond being used for monitoring and reconnaissance, could be used as a bomber because of its ability to carry four missiles,” the source told Baghdad Today.

“The orders were issued directly from Baghdad to shoot it down, and this was done in less than 10 minutes through ground defences.”