Tragedy Strikes: French Soldier Killed in Iraq Attack

A French soldier was tragically killed in a targeted attack in Northern Iraq's Kurdish region, as revealed by President Emmanuel Macron. The attack, a drone strike, also injured six other soldiers engaged in a multinational mission supporting Iraqi forces against Islamic State militants.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Baghdad | Updated: 13-03-2026 07:05 IST | Created: 13-03-2026 07:05 IST
Tragedy Strikes: French Soldier Killed in Iraq Attack
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A French soldier lost his life in a targeted attack on Irbil, located in Iraq's northern Kurdish region, as reported by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Earlier reports indicated that six soldiers sustained injuries in a drone strike while stationed in Irbil.

The French troops are part of a multinational mission assisting Iraqi forces in their ongoing battle against Islamic State militants.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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