Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Iraq’s Khor Mor Gas Field, Disrupting 2,800 MW of Power Generation
A drone attack struck the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region at approximately 11:00 p.m. on November 8, triggering a fire and forcing the suspension of gas production.
The attack targeted a gas storage facility in Chamchamal, Sulaymaniyah province. The shutdown disrupted approximately 2,800 megawatts of electricity generation, affecting power supplies across the region.
No deaths or injuries were reported in initial assessments, while no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Khor Mor is one of Iraq’s largest natural gas fields and a critical supplier of fuel to power plants across Iraqi Kurdistan. The attack has raised concerns over the security of the region’s energy infrastructure.