Drone strike cuts power to most of Iraq's Kurdish north
Al Jazeera English reported that a drone hit the Khor Mor gas facility, leaving more than 70 percent of Iraq's northern Kurdish region without electricity.
Al Jazeera English reported that a drone hit the Khor Mor gas facility, leaving more than 70 percent of Iraq's northern Kurdish region without electricity. The strike targeted the gas field, a key energy source for the area, and immediately disrupted power supplies to households and businesses. Local authorities have not yet detailed the extent of damage to the facility or the timeline for restoring service. The incident follows heightened tensions in the region, with officials elsewhere warning of broader security concerns.
The loss of power is expected to affect daily life and economic activity across the Kurdish region.
Why it matters
The outage impacts civilians and highlights the growing instability in the area.
Key details
- Location
- Iraq · Middle East
- Reported by
- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Iran, Iron Gate’, Iraq's Kurdish, Khor Mor
- Section
- World
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