Turkish drone shot down by Iraqi air defences over northern city of Kirkuk

Iraqi Army soldiers stand guard near the debris of a drone shot down by Iraq’s air defences in Kirkuk, Iraq (AP)

Iraqi air defences shot down a Turkish drone over the northern city of Kirkuk, Iraqi military officials have said.

The incident on Thursday came as the two countries have been attempting to develop closer economic and security ties, raising concerns amid the already volatile security situation in the region.