The "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" announced in a statement that it "attacked the U.S. army base near Erbil Airport in northern Iraq using a drone," confirming its continuation "in striking enemy strongholds." The Counter-Terrorism Service in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq reported that "defensive systems shot down an armed drone today, Wednesday, over Erbil Airport in northern Iraq, where U.S. and other international forces are stationed." A statement from the service noted, "It is unclear whether there were any casualties or damage to the infrastructure as a result of the attack." Two security sources had indicated that "defensive systems shot down an armed drone today, Wednesday, over Erbil Airport in northern Iraq, where U.S. and other international forces are based." The sources stated that "it remains unclear whether there were any casualties or damage to the infrastructure from the attack."