Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Service Clarifies Reports of Explosions in Erbil

The Kurdistan Region’s Counter-Terrorism Service has issued a statement addressing reports of alleged attacks or explosions in Erbil, confirming that the sounds heard across the governorate were caused by military exercises and security activities.

In a statement, the agency explained that the explosions reported in Erbil were linked to field security operations and military training exercises, stressing that they posed no threat to residents.

The agency reassured the public that the security situation in the governorate remains stable and urged residents not to be concerned.