Drone Attack on Erbil Oil Refinery: Large-scale Fire
Drone attack on Erbil oil refinery - The Lanaz Oil Refinery, operating in Erbil, Iraq, has been subjected to a drone (UAV) attack. As a result of this attack, a large fire broke out at the refinery. This incident, which occurred late Sunday night, has caused serious concern in the region.
Local sources report that the attack targeted one of the main sections of the refinery. The flames quickly spread, engulfing several parts of the facility, and clouds of black smoke rising into the sky covered the surrounding area.
Erbil civil defense forces and firefighting brigades were immediately called to the scene to extinguish the fire. Currently, a large number of fire trucks and personnel are making intense efforts to bring the flames under control.
Although initial reports indicate that the cause of the fire was a UAV attack, there is currently no official information about the individual or group responsible for the attack. Security agencies have launched a large-scale investigation into the incident.
The Lanaz Oil Refinery is considered one of the largest oil facilities in the region. A disruption in its operations could lead to certain difficulties in energy supply. The extent to which the fire will affect the refinery's production capacity remains uncertain for now.
Against the backdrop of the tense situation prevailing in the region, such attacks further deepen security concerns. Erbil officials have called on the public to remain calm, stating that all necessary measures are being taken to bring the fire completely under control.