On Sunday, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani called for the special committee investigating the November 8 Khor Mor drone attack to conclude its investigation as soon as possible.

“The attack on Khor Mor and the targeting of electricity infrastructure, which generates power for the citizens of Kurdistan, is a crime against all the people of Kurdistan and Iraq,” he said at the launch of the second phase of the Erbil Green Belt project.

“We call on the special investigative committee that has been established to conclude its investigation as soon as possible, so that both those who committed the crime and those behind it can be identified, referred to court, and receive their appropriate legal punishment. This is a crime against innocent people and against all the people of Kurdistan. Such crimes must never be tolerated.

“We have expressed our readiness to provide whatever assistance is necessary to support these investigations. We remain in contact with the federal government and continue to discuss this matter,” he stated.

On November 8, a drone attack on Khor Mor gas field reduced electricity in the Kurdistan Region by 2,800 MW and increased cooking gas prices in the Kurdistan Region. 

Last Wednesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an expedited investigation into the attack.

On Saturday, Dana Gas, which operates the field, stated that the facility has sustained significant damage, and currently no quantity of gas can be produced.

“Unfortunately, just as attempts were previously made to cut down forests in the Kurdistan Region to make life difficult for its people, a black hand is once again attempting to terrorize Kurdistan by destroying the essential infrastructure that serves its people,” KRG Prime Minister Barzani stated.

“On the one hand, we work every day to establish projects that improve people’s lives and help our citizens. On the other hand, we will not hesitate to do whatever is necessary to protect the Kurdistan Region’s status and prevent its division,” Prime Minister Barzani added.

“With all our efforts and capabilities, and with the support of Almighty God and the devoted and patriotic people of Kurdistan, we will confront every campaign aimed at dividing and weakening the Kurdistan Region.

“We will continue serving you to the best of our ability and providing more services, making Kurdistan greener, creating a more suitable climate, and delivering services to our citizens. We will not hold back from doing anything within our government’s power to achieve these goals.”