Power interruptions reported in Iraqi Kurdistan after Khor Mor attack
Power interruptions were reported in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq after an attack on the Khor Mor gas field. The regional ministries of natural resources and electricity said the attack happened at 23:00 local time on 8 November. They said they were working to limit reductions in electricity supply hours.
Status of this incident
Power outage confirmed
Last known status: confirmed by the source · The regional ministries said they were working to limit reductions in electricity supply hours. Full restoration was unconfirmed.
Source moment: Nov 9, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC (04:02 PM local time)
In 20 seconds
The ministries gave 23:00 as the time of the attack.
Al-Mada quoted a deputy minister putting the electricity loss at 2,800 MW.
Kurdistan24 reported that Dana Gas said production was still suspended while damage was assessed.
What was reported about electricity supply
Al-Mada reported prolonged power interruptions in cities in the Kurdistan Region. It quoted Ahmad al-Mufti, deputy natural resources minister, putting the electricity loss at 2,800 MW. That figure measures power and does not establish the number of customers affected. The reports did not establish when customers first lost electricity.
What the sources tell us, and what they do not
- Region covered
- Kurdistan Region of Iraq
- Attack time given by the ministries
- 8 November, 23:00 local time
- Electricity loss cited by Al-Mada
- 2,800 MW, attributed to deputy minister Ahmad al-Mufti
What is known about the gas supply
The electricity ministry spokesperson told Kurdistan24 that gas deliveries were disrupted to plants serving Erbil, Sulaimani, Bazian, Chamchamal and Duhok. The report did not give an outage schedule for individual cities. Kurdistan24 also reported that Dana Gas said production remained suspended while damage was being assessed. The available reports did not confirm a gas restart or full restoration of electricity.
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