According to local media reports in Iraq, on September 18, local time, Al Bait Airport in Sulaymaniyah Province in northern Iraq was attacked by drones, resulting in 9 deaths so far. The incident has sparked concerns about the situation in Iraq and food for thought about drone strikes.
Iraq, an eventful place, has suffered from war since the 2003 U.S. invasion. However, as a facility in the agricultural and civilian fields, Elbay Airport seems to be far from the line of fire of military strife, so why is it subjected to such a tragic drone attack?
Erbayte Airport: a calm corner
Erbayt Airport is located in Sulaymaniyah province and was established in 2005. For many years, it has been facilitating the agricultural and civilian sectors of the region. However, this seemingly peaceful corner turned into a hell of blood and fire on the night of September 18.
According to a statement issued by the security department of Sulaymaniyah Province on the evening of the 18th, preliminary information indicates that some of the dead were members of the anti-terrorist force "Peshmerg" in the Iraqi Kurdish Autonomous Region. However, what is even more striking is that the belonging of the drone that attacked is unknown. This has sparked widespread speculation and concern, what kind of conspiracy is behind it?
New threats from drones
The rapid development of drone technology has changed the modern military landscape, so that military operations are no longer subject to geographical restrictions. These small but lethal aircraft, which can carry various types of weapons, including bombs and missiles, are fast, difficult to detect and strike with precision. The emergence of drones has become one of the new threats facing the international community.
Drone strikes are no strangers in Iraq. Previously, Iraq had been repeatedly subjected to drone strikes from terrorist groups, which caused a large number of casualties and destruction. However, the attack at Erbayt airport was clearly unusual because the identity of the drone remains unknown to this day. This raises an important question: Who exactly is behind these drones?
Behind the scenes
To understand who is behind it, we must look back at the situation in Iraq in recent years. Since the withdrawal of US troops, Iraq has been caught between internal political struggles and external power struggles. The Iraqi Government has tried to maintain stability and unity in the country, but faces challenges from all sides.
In this context, the Kurdistan region has been a hotly contested one. The Kurdish people yearn for independence and autonomy, while the Iraqi government tries to preserve the unity of the country. This contradiction has not been resolved and has become an important factor in the instability of the situation in Iraq.
Patriotic Union leader of Kurdistan Batfiel Talabani condemned the attack on the evening of the 18th and called on the Iraqi central government to maintain stability in the Kurdish area in accordance with the law. Such calls suggest that tensions between the Kurdistan region and Iraq's central government persist and may be linked to the attack at Al Bait airport.
Who is operating the drone?
There is no conclusive evidence about who was behind the attack at Erbayt airport. However, there are some possibilities that we need to think about. First, terrorist groups are a potential suspect because they have repeatedly used drones to carry out attacks. Second, external forces may also have played a role in trying to stoke divisions within Iraq.
The future direction of the situation
The future direction of the situation in Iraq remains uncertain. Domestic political struggles, the intervention of external forces and complex contradictions in the region have all posed enormous challenges to Iraq. The attack at Al Beit airport is just a small part of this complex situation, but it has raised concerns and reflections about Iraq's future.
Conclusion: Iraq's future remains challenging
Iraq, a country plagued by war and turmoil, faces many challenges. The attack at Erbay airport is only a microcosm of the complex situation in that country. Who exactly is behind the drone? What does the future hold of the situation? There are still no clear answers to these questions. Finally, if you have any opinions, welcome to communicate together in the comment area!
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