UAV

UAV event in Iraq on Wed 1st April 2026

1st April 2026

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On 1 April 2026, suspected Islamic Resistance in Iraq launched 1 drone impacting the Sersink Oil Field (Al Amadiya, Duhok), causing material damage and a fire. There were no casualties. The targeted oil field is managed by US-based HKN Energy and is located within concession areas operated by American energy companies in the Kurdistan Region. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for drone attacks targeting unspecified 'U.S. interests in Duhok governorate,' (presumably referring to this event. 2 more drones were intercepted in the Sarsank subdistrict later on the same day (coded as a separate event).

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