{
  "id": 19038425,
  "title": "Drone strike on Iraq's Khor Mor gas field cuts power production by 2.8 GW: Ministry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/drone-strike-on-iraqs-khor-mor-gas-field-cuts-power-production-by-2-8",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T22:56:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/drone-strike-on-iraqs-khor-mor-gas-field-cuts-power-production-by-28-gw-ministry-1.500740627"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A drone strike on Iraq's Khor Mor gas field has caused a significant disruption to the national grid, reducing electricity production by around 2.8 gigawatts (GW), according to the Ministry of Electricity in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The attack, which took place in the Sulaimaniyah governorate of Iraqi Kurdistan, forced an immediate shutdown of gas supplies to power generation stations in the region. The Khor Mor field, one of the largest gas fields in northern Iraq, provides fuel to vital power facilities in five major urban centers including Erbil, Sulaimaniyah, Bazian, Chamchamal, and Duhok. To avert a complete blackout, authorities have activated emergency protocols, utilizing hydroelectric power stations and alternative fuel sources to provide electricity to critical public infrastructure such as hospitals and water stations. The Ministry of Electricity is currently assessing the extent of structural damage and casualties resulting from the strike, while no group has formally claimed responsibility for the drone explosion. The incident occurred during high-level security talks between Kurdish authorities and Tehran, with both sides emphasizing the need for regional coordination and peaceful solutions to address disputes and challenges.",
  "summary": "A drone attack targeting the critical Khor Mor gas field in the Sulaimaniyah governorate of Iraqi Kurdistan has triggered a major energy emergency, slashing electricity generation across the national grid by approximately 2.8 gigawatts (GW), Al Jazeera reported.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Drone attack targets Khor Mor gas field in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah, halts production",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/drone-attack-targets-khor-mor-gas-field-in-iraqs-sulaymaniyah-halts",
        "published": "2026-11-08T20:41:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Production suspended at Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field after drone attack, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/production-suspended-at-iraqs-khor-mor-gas-field-after-drone-attack",
        "published": "2026-11-08T20:48:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Production suspended at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field after drone attack, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/production-suspended-at-iraqs-khor-mor-gas-field-after-drone-attack-19028962",
        "published": "2026-11-08T21:46:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Attack on Iraq gas complex disrupts supply to region’s power plants, authorities say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/attack-on-iraq-gas-complex-disrupts-supply-to-regions-power-plants",
        "published": "2026-11-08T22:09:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Iraq's Khor Mor gas field hit less than day after reportedly referenced by Kataib Hezbollah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/iraqs-khor-mor-gas-field-hit-less-than-day-after-reportedly",
        "published": "2026-11-08T23:30:51.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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