Iraq-based troops killed by exploding drone sent by Daesh allies

A drone rigged with explosives and sent by Daesh allies killed two Peshmerga fighters in Iraq and badly wounded two French soldiers, according to a report.

The craft was intercepted and exploded after coming down on 2 October, Le Monde said.

It was not clear whether the explosive device was detonated by remote control or a timer.

The two French soldiers, from the special forces, were taken back to France for medical treatment. Other French soldiers were lightly wounded by the explosion, Le Monde said.

According to the Guardian, France has about 500 military personnel in Iraq as part of a US-led coalition to fight Daesh militants. The numbers include special forces who have been training Kurdish Peshmerga forces in the north of the country.