Footage obtained by Rudaw captured what appeared to be an object flying over the city. The suspected drone was reportedly downed by US forces.
Local authorities and the US mission in Erbil have not yet commented on the incident.
Rudaw English has not independently verified whether the object was a drone or whether it was intercepted by US forces.
#BREAKING: An object spotted in the skies over Erbil is believed to be a suicide drone.
— Rudaw English (@RudawEnglish) June 15, 2025
📹: Rudaw pic.twitter.com/AVbGcDbnRB
This comes amid exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran. The conflict started on Friday when Israel carried out deadly airstrikes against Iranian military and nuclear sites. Several Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists have been killed.