{
  "id": 19168943,
  "title": "Iraq's Khor Mor Gas Field Hit By 3 Drones, Fire Erupts & Production Halts In Kurdistan Region",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/iraqs-khor-mor-gas-field-hit-by-3-drones-fire-erupts-production-halts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T14:21:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/iraqs-khor-mor-gas-field-hit-by-3-drones-fire-erupts-production-halts-in-kurdistan-region"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 9, the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan region was struck by three drones late Sunday, causing a fire and halting production, according to Iraqi authorities. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who serves as the commander-in-chief of Iraqi forces, has tasked a joint investigation committee to determine the circumstances, in coordination with relevant authorities in the Kurdistan region. The attack occurred at 23:10 local time (2010 GMT) on Sunday, with no reported casualties or injuries, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. The Khor Mor gas field is crucial for providing natural gas for electricity generation in the region. This incident follows a September drone attack on the Saudi East-West Pipeline, which also caused damage and injuries. Saudi Arabia has expressed concern over the attacks, reserving the right to take necessary action to protect its sovereignty, security, facilities, and citizens. Iraq has welcomed Saudi Arabia's decision to refrain from retaliation, condemning any attacks threatening Saudi security and ordering an investigation into those responsible.",
  "summary": "Baghdad, Nov 9: The Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region sustained a drone attack late Sunday, and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, also commander-in-chief of the Iraqi forces, has ordered a joint investigation, Iraqi authorities said. The attack took place at 23:10 local time (2010 GMT) on Sunday, the Security Media Cell affiliated with the Iraqi Joint Operations…",
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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."
}