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UK Troops Attacked by Iranian Drone Swarm in Iraq's Erbil; Russia Accused of Aiding Tehran
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12-03-2026, 21:45
UK Troops Attacked by Iranian Drone Swarm in Iraq's Erbil; Russia Accused of Aiding Tehran
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British troops faced an Iranian drone swarm attack at a military base in Erbil, northern Iraq.
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UK air-defence forces destroyed two drones, but others hit the base; no British soldiers were injured, though US troops sustained minor injuries.
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This marks the third attack on British forces since the West Asia conflict began, following incidents in Cyprus and Iraq.
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Defence Secretary John Healey alleged Russia is assisting Tehran in refining its drone tactics.
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The incident is part of the escalating West Asia conflict, which includes US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks.
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