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Rudaw Net
an hour ago
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- Rudaw Net
Kurdistan oil fields targeted for third day in a row in drone attacks
Also in Kurdistan KRG cabinet to address financial crisis amid new round of meetings with Baghdad KRG ministry condemns drone strikes on Duhok oil fields as operations halt Archaeologists unearth over 6,000-year-old settlement near Erbil KRG minister slams Baghdad for failing to uphold constitutional obligations A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - An oil field in the Kurdistan Region's northern Duhok province was targeted in a drone attack early Wednesday morning, according to the Kurdish counterterrorism forces, marking the third consecutive day of such attacks on the Region's energy infrastructure. In a statement posted on Facebook, the Directorate General of Counter Terrorism (CTD), also known as Kurdistan CT, said that 'between 6:00 and 6:15 am, the DNO oil field in Peshkhabur, located within the Zakho Independent Administration, was targeted by two explosive-laden drones.' The Kurdish counterterrorism forces added that 'at 7:00 am, another explosive-laden drone targeted the DNO oil field in Tawke,' also within the Zakho Independent Administration, causing 'material damage to the oil fields, but no casualties.' The attacks come a day after a drone attack on Tuesday targeted the Sarsang oil field in the Kurdistan Region's northern Duhok province, operated by the US-based HKN Energy, which holds a 62 percent stake in the field. In a statement posted to its official Facebook page, HKN Energy confirmed that 'an explosion occurred' around 7:00 am local time. 'All personnel have been safely accounted for, and no injuries have been reported,' the company said, adding that 'operations at the affected facility have been suspended until the site is secured and a full evaluation is completed.' On Monday, two explosive-laden drones targeted the Khurmala oil field, southwest of Erbil. According to a security source speaking to Rudaw that day, the drones were intercepted by US-led coalition forces. No injuries were reported in that incident either. The Kurdistan Region Presidency on Tuesday strongly condemned 'the drone strikes on infrastructure and various locations within the Kurdistan Region,' urging the federal government in Baghdad to take urgent measures to prevent further attacks and bring those responsible to justice. On the same day, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) natural resources ministry denounced the incidents as 'terrorist attacks' against the Region's economic infrastructure. The Iraqi presidency, premiership and parliament on Tuesday also condemned the incidents, calling them a flagrant assault on national security and stability. Drone strikes in the Kurdistan Region have increased since the outbreak of a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran that began on June 13 and ended with a US-brokered ceasefire. While no group has claimed responsibility for the latest attacks, the Kurdistan Region's interior ministry in early July accused the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) of involvement - a charge dismissed by Baghdad as 'unacceptable.'
Dubai Eye
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
Israeli airstrikes kill 12 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Share on Facebook Share on Messenger Share on Messenger Share on X Share on Whatsapp Israeli airstrikes killed 12 people in eastern Lebanon, according to a Lebanese security source - the attacks being the deadliest in the area since the US-brokered ceasefire between the two countries last November. The Israeli military said the airstrikes targeted training camps used by Hezbollah and warehouses it used to store weapons in the Bekaa Valley region. Bachir Khodr, governor of the Bekaa region, said seven of the dead were Syrian nationals. Israel dealt Hezbollah heavy blows in last year's conflict, killing its leader Hassan Nasrallah along with other commanders and destroying much of its arsenal. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday's strikes sent a "clear message" to Hezbollah, accusing it of planning to rebuild the capability to raid Israel through the Radwan force. Israel "will respond with maximum force to any attempt at rebuilding", he said. He added that strikes were also a message to the Lebanese government, saying it was responsible for upholding the ceasefire agreement. Hezbollah condemned the Israeli attack on Bekaa Valley, describing it as a "major escalation of ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon". It made no mention in its statement on whether some of its fighters were killed in the strikes. There was no immediate public response from the Lebanese government. The US has submitted a proposal to the Lebanese government aimed at securing Hezbollah's disarmament within four months in exchange for Israel halting air strikes and withdrawing troops from positions they still hold in south Lebanon. Under the terms of the ceasefire brokered by the US and France, Lebanon's armed forces were to confiscate "all unauthorized arms", beginning in the area south of the Litani River - the zone closest to Israel.
ARN News Center
2 hours ago
- Politics
- ARN News Center
Israeli airstrikes kill 12 in eastern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes killed 12 people in eastern Lebanon, according to a Lebanese security source - the attacks being the deadliest in the area since the US-brokered ceasefire between the two countries last November. The Israeli military said the airstrikes targeted training camps used by Hezbollah and warehouses it used to store weapons in the Bekaa Valley region. Bachir Khodr, governor of the Bekaa region, said seven of the dead were Syrian nationals. Israel dealt Hezbollah heavy blows in last year's conflict, killing its leader Hassan Nasrallah along with other commanders and destroying much of its arsenal. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday's strikes sent a "clear message" to Hezbollah, accusing it of planning to rebuild the capability to raid Israel through the Radwan force. Israel "will respond with maximum force to any attempt at rebuilding", he said. He added that strikes were also a message to the Lebanese government, saying it was responsible for upholding the ceasefire agreement. Hezbollah condemned the Israeli attack on Bekaa Valley, describing it as a "major escalation of ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon". It made no mention in its statement on whether some of its fighters were killed in the strikes. There was no immediate public response from the Lebanese government. The US has submitted a proposal to the Lebanese government aimed at securing Hezbollah's disarmament within four months in exchange for Israel halting air strikes and withdrawing troops from positions they still hold in south Lebanon. Under the terms of the ceasefire brokered by the US and France, Lebanon's armed forces were to confiscate "all unauthorized arms", beginning in the area south of the Litani River - the zone closest to Israel.
Rudaw Net
a day ago
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Two explosive drones intercepted southwest of Erbil
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Two explosive-laden drones targeting the Khurmala oil field, southwest of Erbil, were intercepted by US-led coalition forces on Monday night, a security source told Rudaw. No casualties were reported. The Khurmala oil field is located in the Makhmour district, approximately 60 kilometers southwest of Erbil city. According to a senior security official, the drones entered the Kurdistan Region's airspace and were shot down by forces from the US-led Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State (ISIS). The source added that a third drone also entered the airspace but later disappeared, noting, "It is believed to have returned to its base.' As of the time of publication, no information had been released regarding material damage caused by the attack. Following the incident, the Directorate General of Counter Terrorism (CTD), also known as Kurdistan CT, announced that around 08:25 pm local time, 'two explosive-laden drones were brought down over the Khurmala oil field,' adding, 'Fortunately, there were no casualties,' the statement said. Earlier on Monday, the CTD reported that another explosive-laden drone was intercepted and downed near Erbil International Airport at dawn. No injuries or property damage were reported in that incident either. Iraq's Security Media Cell confirmed the evening attack, stating that at 08:30 pm local time, 'the Khurmala oil field in Makhmour district, west of Erbil province, was targeted by two unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). No human casualties were recorded, and the damage was limited to material losses.' The Cell added that 'coordination is ongoing with the security and intelligence forces in the Kurdistan Region to investigate the circumstances surrounding this attack.' The Kurdistan Region has witnessed a sharp increase in drone attacks in recent weeks, particularly during and following the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran that began on June 13 and ended on June 24 with a US-brokered ceasefire. While no party has claimed responsibility for the recent drone incursions, the Kurdistan Region's Interior Ministry earlier in July accused the Iran-aligned Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) of involvement - an allegation swiftly rejected by Baghdad as 'unacceptable.' The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has also accused the Iraqi federal government of failing to prevent or investigate the growing number of drone attacks targeting the Region.
Rudaw Net
a day ago
- Business
- Rudaw Net
Explosion reported at Duhok oil field: American firm
Also in Kurdistan Two explosive drones intercepted southwest of Erbil President Barzani, US coalition commander talk regional security, Peshmerga reform Kurdish parties push for unity amid financial standoff with Baghdad KDP, PUK top-level delegations meet to discuss new cabinet, Baghdad disputes A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - An explosion took place early Tuesday at an oil field in the Kurdistan Region's Duhok province, causing no casualties, its operating US-based company said, with field staff reporting a drone strike. 'An explosion occurred earlier today at approximately 7:00 AM local time at one of its production facilities in the Sarsang field,' HKN Energy, the field's majority shareholder, said in a statement. No injuries were reported, according to HKN, but 'the facility remains on fire, and emergency response teams are actively working to contain the situation.' Prior to the statement, staff at the oil field told Rudaw that the facility was targeted by a drone strike, amid a spate of attacks against the Kurdistan Region. An investigation into the incident has been launched, according to the statement, and 'operations at the affected facility have been suspended until the site is secured and a full evaluation is completed.' On Monday, two explosive-laden drones targeted the Khurmala oil field, southwest of Erbil, after another explosive-laden drone was intercepted near Erbil International Airport. The drone attacks particularly intensified during and following the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran that began on June 13 and ended with a US-brokered ceasefire. No party has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but the Kurdistan Region's interior ministry has accused the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) - allegations rejected by Baghdad as 'unacceptable.' HKN Energy holds a 62 percent stake in the Sarsang block and in May signed multibillion-dollar deals with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to develop the Miran Gas Field.
