Published: Mar 13, 2026, 08:15 IST | Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 08:15 IST
A French soldier has been killed in a drone attack in Erbil, Iraq, marking France’s first military casualty in the ongoing West Asia conflict. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the death and extended condolences to the soldier’s family and colleagues. The attack highlights the escalating threat of drone warfare in the region, which has already targeted multiple coalition forces.