Multiple drone attacks targeted oil infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq early Tuesday morning, prompting the temporary suspension of operations at several key oil fields operated by international companies.
According to a statement from the Counter-Terrorism Directorate, as reported by Roj News Agency, two explosive-laden drones struck oil facilities operated by Norwegian energy firm DNO in the Peshkhabour area of the Zakho Independent Administration between 6:00 and 6:15 a.m. local time. A third drone hit the Tawke oil field, also managed by DNO, at 7:00 a.m.
A fourth drone attack occurred at 7:14 a.m., this time targeting the American-operated Hand Oil facility in the Baadre area of the Sheikhan district, within Duhok province.
No casualties or significant structural damage have been reported, though DNO confirmed that one drone caused minor damage to a small storage facility at the Tawke field.
In response to the attacks, DNO has temporarily suspended operations at both the Tawke and Peshkhabour oil fields as a precaution, pending full damage assessments. “The decision to halt production is a direct result of the attacks,” the company stated, adding that operations will resume once technical evaluations ensure the safety of the facilities.
The latest incidents are part of a concerning pattern of aerial attacks on energy infrastructure in Southern Kurdistan, raising alarm over the growing security risks to the region’s oil sector — a key pillar of the Kurdish economy.
While no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, the frequency and precision of recent strikes have heightened calls for enhanced protection of strategic energy assets in the region.
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