Drone Attack Halts Production at Khor Mor Gas Field
Fire at northern Iraq facility leaves 70% of Kurdish region without power
A drone strike hit the Khor Mor gas field in the autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq. The offensive caused a fire at the facilities and halted fuel supplies to several local thermal power plants.
The direct impact of the action removed between 2,500 and 2,800 megawatts from the regional power grid. Cities such as Erbil, Sulaimaniyah, Bazian, Chamchamal, and Duhok are facing severe blackouts following the suspension of extraction operations.
Local authorities reported that more than 70% of the Kurdish region lost access to electricity. The government is now prioritizing power for hospitals and water treatment plants through hydroelectric facilities and alternative fuel sources.
The Iraqi Prime Minister ordered the creation of a joint committee to investigate the circumstances of the event. To date, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack that took place on Sunday night.
The incident occurs during a period of high geopolitical tension in the Middle East. The same site was targeted by a similar attack last year, maintaining the climate of instability for the region's energy infrastructure.
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