04.03.2026 08:10
An attack was carried out using a drone in the area where an old UN building is located in the city of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. While there were no casualties in the incident, the Governor of Sulaymaniyah, Heval Ebubekir, warned, "We are on the brink of World War III."
An attack was carried out with a drone in the area where an old United Nations (UN) building is located in the city of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. While there were no casualties in the attack, a security alert was issued in the region.
In a written statement regarding the attack in Sulaymaniyah, which is within the borders of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government, it was reported that a drone attack was carried out in the Riaye area.
OLD UN BUILDING TARGETED
The statement noted that the building targeted in the attack had previously been used by the United Nations. Authorities stated that there were no dead or injured in the incident despite the explosion.
After the attack, security forces began an investigation in the area, and it was noted that detailed information would be shared later. Footage in local media showed that a fire broke out in the area after the explosion and thick smoke rose into the sky.
GOVERNOR'S WARNING OF "WORLD WAR III"
Sulaymaniyah Governor Heval Ebubekir warned the public not to approach the scene in a statement to local media. Ebubekir said, "I urge the people of Sulaymaniyah not to go to the scene. We are on the brink of World War III."
Emphasizing that the Kurds should not be involved in this war, Ebubekir also called on international powers, stating, "We ask them not to bring their wars to our country."