Four people died in a drone strike on an Iraqi gas field.

In a tragic turn of events, four lives were lost in a drone strike on a gas field in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. This incident has sparked outrage from both local and federal authorities. Peshawa Hawramani, the spokesperson for the Kurdistan Regional Government, released a statement expressing their grief and denouncing the attack as a terrorist act. The strike not only claimed the lives of four Yemeni workers, but also caused significant damage to the gas field's infrastructure.

The Khor Mor gas field, operated by Dana Gas, a company based in the United Arab Emirates, was the target of this attack. Hawramani emphasized the devastating impact on electricity generation and urged the Iraqi federal government to hold those responsible accountable. The assault also had a severe effect on gas supplies for power plants, resulting in a decrease of 2,500 megawatts in electricity production, as stated by the region's electricity authorities.

The Iraqi Joint Operations Command confirmed the attack, which took place at 7:15 p.m. local time. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi forces, has instructed the JOC to form a committee to investigate the incident. Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Kurdistan Region, condemned the attack and its impact on power generation. He also highlighted the threat it poses to regional stability and called on the federal government to take necessary measures to prevent future attacks, identify the perpetrators, and ensure justice is served.

Although no group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet, it is not uncommon for militias to carry out rocket or drone strikes in the Kurdistan region. This attack serves as a reminder of the ongoing security challenges faced by the region and the need for prompt action to prevent such tragedies from occurring again. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims and we hope that justice will be served.

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