Iraqi Delegation in Erbil to Investigate Drone Attacks on Kurdistan Oil Infrastructure
An Iraqi security delegation is in Erbil investigating over 20 recent drone attacks on the Kurdistan Region’s oil fields and security sites. The visit follows a high-level condemnation from Baghdad, vowing to hold the perpetrators accountable.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – An Iraqi government delegation composed of intelligence and security officers arrived in Erbil on Saturday to investigate a wave of drone attacks that have targeted the Kurdistan Region’s critical energy infrastructure and security facilities throughout July.
The delegation arrived on Saturday and is scheduled to visit oil fields in the Kurdistan Region and meet with several officials from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), according to information obtained by Kurdistan24.
A member of the visiting delegation told Kurdistan24 correspondent Hoshmand Sadiq that the investigative team will need time to thoroughly probe all the drone attacks on the Kurdistan Region and work towards resolving the issue. According to the correspondent, the delegation consists of several intelligence and Joint Operations officers.
This visit follows a previous high-level engagement earlier in the week. On Monday, July 28, a top-tier Iraqi delegation led by National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji arrived in Erbil and was received by KRG Minister of Interior Rebar Ahmed.
In a joint press conference held after their meeting, al-Araji strongly condemned the repeated assaults. "The drone attacks on the Kurdistan Region harm Iraq's reputation and economy," he stated. "We condemn the attacks, and the attackers will receive their punishment."
The urgency of the investigations is underscored by the sheer frequency and scope of the recent attacks. Since the beginning of July, more than 20 drone attacks have been launched against cities across the Kurdistan Region.
Nine of these attacks have specifically targeted vital oil fields, including Khurmala, Khor Mor, Sarsink, Atrush, Bai Hassan, Peshkhabur, Tawke, and facilities operated by Hunt Oil. The other attacks have been directed at security forces and airports within the region.
