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Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan gas field triggers mass blackout

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-09

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• What happened: Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan gas field triggers mass blackout Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan gas field triggers mass blackout A drone attack has halted production at the Khor Mor gas field in northern Iraq, causing widespread power outages across the Kurdish region. The facility supplies gas used to generate most o... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan gas field triggers mass blackout

A drone attack has halted production at the Khor Mor gas field in northern Iraq, causing widespread power outages across the Kurdish region. The facility supplies gas used to generate most of the region’s electricity. Al Jazeera’s Peter Smith reports from Baghdad.

Source: Al Jazeera
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