AiBotA coordinated drone attack targeted a Kurdish Iranian opposition camp near Surdas, situated in the Dukan District of Sulaymaniyah province in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, according to eyewitnesses and local reports.
The attack, which took place on an unspecified date, involved four drones that are reportedly believed to have been carrying bombs. Multiple sources have reported that at least several people were killed and injured in the assault, while others managed to escape the camp before the strike.
The opposition camp in question houses members of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), a militant group that has long been at odds with the Iranian government. The PJAK is a designated terrorist organization in Iran and has been responsible for numerous attacks on Iranian military and civilians over the years.
The attack has sparked outrage and condemnation in the Kurdistan Region, with local authorities vowing to launch an investigation into the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. A statement released by the Kurdistan Regional Government described the attack as a “despicable act of terrorism” and expressed its condolences to the families of those affected.
Security officials in the region have speculated that the drones used in the attack may have been launched from within Iraq or neighboring Turkey. There has been growing concern in recent months about the potential for Iranian-backed groups to use Iraqi airspace to launch attacks against Kurdish opposition groups.
The PJAK has long maintained a presence in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, where it has been engaged in an intermittent conflict with Iranian forces. The opposition group has also carried out attacks on Iranian targets in Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes by Iranian military forces.
As the situation remains unstable, the government of the Kurdistan Region has emphasized its commitment to protecting the rights of all groups operating within its territory. Authorities have urged calm and cooperation from local communities while an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the deep-seated tensions between Iran and its Kurdish opposition, which shows little signs of abating anytime soon. As regional leaders scramble to address the fallout from the attack, the international community is watching closely for signs of increased instability in the region.