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Drone attack wounds at least six French soldiers at base in Iraq’s Makhmour, Erbil governor says

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Posted on March 12, 2026

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March 12 (Reuters) - At least six French soldiers were wounded in a drone attack targeting a joint Peshmerga-French base in the Makhmour area or Iraq, Erbil Governor Omed Koshnaw said a statement and

Six French Soldiers Wounded in Drone Attack on Joint Base in Iraq’s Makhmour Area

Six French Soldiers Wounded in Drone Attack on Joint Base in Iraq’s Makhmour Area

Details of the Drone Attack in Iraq’s Makhmour Area

Incident Overview

March 12 (Reuters) - At least six French soldiers were wounded in a drone attack targeting a joint Peshmerga-French base in the Makhmour area or Iraq, Erbil Governor Omed Koshnaw said a statement and a security source informed of the incident said on Thursday.

Official Statements

Erbil Governor's Statement

Erbil Governor Omed Koshnaw provided information regarding the attack and the condition of the wounded soldiers.

Security Source Information

A security source familiar with the incident also confirmed the details of the attack.

Media Coverage

(Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • The attack targeted a joint base of Peshmerga forces and French troops in the disputed Makhmour region of Erbil province.
  • France has been providing logistical, consultative and aerial support to Peshmerga under Opération Chammal in the fight against ISIS (shafaq.com).
  • The Makhmour area lies in a security vacuum contested between Baghdad and Erbil, frequently targeted by drone assaults, underscoring persistent regional instability (fr.wikipedia.org)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the drone attack involving French soldiers occur?
The attack targeted a joint Peshmerga-French base in the Makhmour area of Iraq.
How many French soldiers were wounded in the drone attack?
At least six French soldiers were reported wounded.
Who confirmed the drone attack in Makhmour, Iraq?
Erbil Governor Omed Koshnaw confirmed the incident.
What forces were present at the base attacked by the drone?
The base housed both French soldiers and Peshmerga forces.

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