French soldier killed in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan, Macron says
A French soldier has died and several others were wounded in a drone attack during a training exercise in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
Summary
The incident occurred in the Erbil region, where French military personnel were engaged in training operations.
The attack resulted in one fatality and six injuries among the soldiers, highlighting vulnerabilities in operational security.
This event raises concerns about the effectiveness of current protective measures for military exercises in volatile regions.
Updates
Update at 11:20 UTC on 2026-03-13
France 24 reported A French officer was killed in a drone attack in Iraq, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed.
Sources: France 24
Update at 20:24 UTC on 2026-03-13
France 24 reported France's armed forces ministry reports a drone strike that killed a soldier and injured six others, prompting condemnation from President Macron.
Sources: France 24
Update at 08:23 UTC on 2026-03-14
EuroNews reported A deadly drone strike in Iraq has raised fears of deeper French involvement in the Iran conflict and potential attacks on French soil.
Sources: EuroNews
Update at 09:59 UTC on 2026-03-14
France 24 reported The killing of Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion marks France's first military casualty in the region.
Sources: France 24