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Iraq's Khor Mor gas field halts production following drone strike
Operations at Iraq's Khor Mor gas facility have been suspended following a drone attack that ignited a fire at the site. The UAE-based operator said it was assessing damage after extinguishing the blaze, with no casualties reported among staff.
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Production at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field has been halted after a drone attack struck the facility on Monday, triggering a fire at the installation. The operator, a company based in the United Arab Emirates, confirmed the suspension in a statement released the same day.
Following the strike, emergency teams at the site worked to extinguish the resulting fire. The company said it was conducting a comprehensive damage assessment to determine the extent of harm to infrastructure and when operations could resume.
According to the operator's statement, no workers at the facility sustained injuries in the incident. The company did not immediately provide details about the cause of the drone attack or identify those responsible.
The Khor Mor gas field, located in Iraq's northeastern region, is a significant energy asset. Disruptions to its production can impact Iraq's gas supply and energy output, particularly as the nation continues reconstruction efforts and seeks to stabilize its economy.
The incident marks another security challenge for Iraq's energy sector, which has faced periodic attacks and operational difficulties in recent years. Authorities have not yet released a formal statement regarding the attack or initiated an investigation into the incident.