In an unexpected weather-related incident on Sunday morning, a lightning strike hit a Peshmerga base on the Khazir axis, leaving four Peshmerga fighters injured and hospitalized.

The incident occurred around 10:00 AM on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at a Zerevani Peshmerga base situated on Mount Zartk, within the Bashiqa sub-district.

Detailing the incident, one of the wounded Peshmerga explained, "We were on duty when the lightning struck an electrical floodlight. As a result, myself and three other Peshmerga were injured, and we lost consciousness." He further clarified that while two of them sustained minor injuries, the other two suffered injuries to their legs and backs due to the impact of the strike.

The four injured Peshmerga were transported to the West Erbil Emergency Hospital for medical treatment. Dr. Solin Kawa, an emergency physician at the hospital, stated: "The health condition of all four Peshmerga is stable. Only one is experiencing more severe pain due to a strong electrical shock that caused muscle damage, and he is currently under close medical observation."

Additionally, Saman Salman, spokesperson for the Erbil General Directorate of Health, confirmed that the injured fighters have been admitted to the hospital and are receiving proper medical care, emphasizing that their overall condition remains stable.