The Khor Mor gas field in Iraq remained inactive on Monday following a suspected drone attack that disrupted a significant portion of the electricity supply to the Kurdistan region. In Saudi Arabia, remnants from an unsuccessful attack damaged an Aramco office building in Riyadh. These incidents occur as Washington seeks to reach an agreement to end a war that has lasted over eight months with Iran.
Details of the Attack on Khor Mor Gas Field
Iraqi and Kurdish officials reported that the nighttime attack on the Khor Mor gas field caused a fire at the facilities, halted gas production, and cut off between 70 to 80 percent of the electricity supply to the region. It remains unclear who is responsible for this attack and whether it is related to the U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran.
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Omid Ahmad, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Electricity, announced that this attack has halted gas supply to power plants in the cities of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Bazian, Chamchamal, and Duhok. He also added that between 2500 to 2800 megawatts of electricity production has been taken offline due to this attack.
Emergency Measures for Electricity Supply
The Kurdistan Ministry of Electricity has announced that it will utilize hydroelectric stations and power plants that use alternative fuels to supply electricity to critical facilities such as hospitals and treatment plants. This action is taken to maintain essential services in a crisis situation.
Additionally, images show a fire at the Khor Mor gas field following a possible attack by an Iranian drone, which could lead to increased tensions in the region. These attacks may also impact diplomatic efforts to end tensions and conflicts in the area.
In Saudi Arabia, remnants from an unsuccessful attack have damaged an Aramco office building in Riyadh. These attacks highlight ongoing security threats in the region and the need for increased precautionary measures.
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