New Drone Attacks in Kurdistan

On Thursday night, October 8, 2026, a new attack happened in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Two drones filled with explosives hit a camp for refugees in Kawrgosk. This place is near the capital city, Erbil. The attack occurred late at night, around 10:19 p.m. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported after the strike. Emergency workers arrived quickly to stop a fire that started at the camp. The camp provides a home for many Iranian Kurdish families who have lived in the area since the 1990s.

Kurdish officials believe that Iran is responsible for this strike. They think the drones came from Iranian territory. This is not the first time. According to local reports, Iran has launched many attacks on this region. Officials say there have been over 1,000 drone and missile attacks since February 2026. This happened after the United States started a military operation called Operation Epic Fury.

Many people in the region are worried. The head of relations for the Iranian Kurdish group said that they must be very careful now. They are avoiding large group meetings and working in secret to stay safe. They do not have the power to defend themselves against these weapons. Iran has many reasons for these attacks. They do not like that these opposition members live in Iraq. Also, Iranian officials sometimes say that the Kurdistan Region helps the United States or Israel, but Kurdish leaders deny these claims. They say they are friends with the United States but they do not work with Israel. The situation remains tense for everyone living in the area. People hope for peace, but the constant threat of drones makes daily life very difficult and stressful for the families staying in the camp.