Monday, 9 Nov 2026 9 Dhu al-Qadah 2026 AH Beirut
📰 2 sources 4 articles · 8 Nov 2026, 22:23 → 33 minutes ago

Drone attack on Khor Mor gas field in Iraqi Kurdistan cuts about 2,800 megawatts of power

The Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq was struck by a drone attack, with smoke seen near the field. The region announced the loss of about 2,800 megawatts of electricity as a result, and an urgent investigation was opened, with no information on damage, casualties or the party responsible.

📍 Where things stand: An urgent investigation into the strike is underway, with a major drop in electricity supplies in the region, and no claim of responsibility or casualty and damage toll announced.

⏱️ Timeline

  1. 8 Nov 2026, 22:23 Reuters reported that a drone attack targeted the Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with smoke rising near the field, and no details on the extent of damage, casualties or the responsible party. Later, LBCI Lebanon reported that a gas field in the region was attacked, cutting supplies, without further details.
  2. 8 Nov 2026, 22:44 The Kurdistan Region of Iraq announced the loss of about 2,800 megawatts of electrical capacity after the Khor Mor gas field was targeted, leading to a significant decline in energy supplies in the region.
  3. 9 Nov 2026, 07:47 Lebanon Debate reported that the attack on the Khor Mor site shook Iraq's energy sector and that an urgent investigation was opened into the incident.
Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.
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📅 2026-11-09
Breaking lebanon debate 07:47
Attack Shakes Iraq's Energy Sector... Urgent Investigation into Khor Mor Targeting
Lebanon Debate reported that an attack targeted the Khor Mor site and shook Iraq's energy sector, with an urgent investigation opened into the incident.
LBCI Lebanon 07:32
Attack on a gas field in Iraqi Kurdistan leads to supply cut
LBCI Lebanon reported that a gas field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq was attacked, resulting in a cut to supplies. The available information did not include details on the perpet…
📅 2026-11-08
lebanon debate 22:44
Iraqi Kurdistan: Loss of about 2,800 megawatts of electricity after Kor Mor field targeted
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq announced the loss of about 2,800 megawatts of electrical capacity after the Kor Mor gas field was targeted, causing a major drop in power supplies in …
Breaking lebanon debate 22:23
Drone attack targets Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan Region
Reuters reported that a drone attack targeted the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, with smoke rising near the field. The available information did not include details…