A UAV attack attacks the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq, eliminating 70 percent of the regional electricity production.
A targeted strike by an explosive-laden UAV plunged northern Iraq into widespread darkness late Sunday, knocking out 2.8 gigawatts of electricity generation and striking the region's most critical energy complex, according to local officials and operational reports.
In a report from Baghdad, Al Jazeera reporter Peter Smith confirmed that the attack on the Hur Mor gas field, which is the largest and most vital gas facility in the country, immediately cut off 70% of the electricity capacity of northern Iraq, and cut off electricity to more than 80% of households throughout the Kurdish region.
While regional authorities in Erbil quickly blamed "irregular armed factions" operating in Iraq, no group has officially claimed responsibility for the operation.
The Khor Mor complex, operated by UAE-based Dana Gas, has repeatedly emerged as a key target during periods of regional escalation. An almost identical UAV attack hit the facility in late 2025, causing widespread fires and paralyzing the regional network.