Drones Strike Khurmala Oilfield: Investigation Underway
Two drones fell in the Khurmala oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan, causing material damage without any casualties. An investigation has begun, coordinated by local security forces. The Ministry of Natural Resources stated that the attack affected water pipes, without mentioning any impact on oil production.
In a recent development, two drones crashed in the Khurmala oilfield, located near Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, as per the region's counter-terrorism service statement on Monday.
The incident resulted in material damage but fortunately no casualties, confirmed the Iraqi Security Media Cell, an official agency for security information dissemination.
While an investigation is currently underway with the cooperation of Kurdistan security forces, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported that only the oilfield's water pipes sustained damage. It remains unclear if oil production was disrupted as a consequence.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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