An Italian military base in Erbil was hit by a missile or drone on March 12, 2026, causing damage but no injuries.

An Italian military base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, was struck overnight on March 12, 2026, by a missile or drone, causing damage but no injuries, Italian officials confirmed. All approximately 300 personnel were safe, having taken shelter in bunkers during an earlier air threat alert. The attack occurred amid rising regional tensions, with multiple nations reporting defensive actions against aerial threats, including the interception of missiles and drones near Erbil. Italy’s defense ministry confirmed the incident but did not identify the attacker or clarify whether the base was the intended target. The base supports training for Kurdish security forces as part of an international mission.