Iraqi Forces Shoot Down Turkish Drone Over Kirkuk

The incident heightens tensions as Iraq and Turkey seek closer economic and security ties.

Iraqi air defenses intercepted a Turkish drone over the northern city of Kirkuk.
The drone's crash caused a fire but no casualties or significant property damage.
Authorities are investigating the drone's origin and purpose, with initial reports confirming it was Turkish.
Kirkuk is a strategic city with a history of political and ethnic tensions.
Turkey frequently targets PKK militants in northern Iraq, complicating bilateral relations.