Gas field in Iraq’s Kurdish region targeted by rockets

(Reuters) -A gasoline subject in northern Iraq’s Kurdish area was focused by rockets on Saturday for the third time in 4 days, authorities stated.

The Counter-Terrorism Group, a safety physique in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish area, stated in an announcement six rockets in complete had hit the Khor Mor gasoline subject, which is operated by UAE-based Dana Fuel in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah province.

The assertion made no point out of casualties. Earlier, two safety sources and a 3rd supply with data of the matter advised Reuters nobody had been harm within the assaults.

There was no rapid declare of duty. Armed teams that some Iraqi officers say are backed by Iran have claimed related assaults prior to now.

(Reporting by Ali Sultan and Maha El Dahan; Writing by Yasmin Hussein; enhancing by John Stonestreet)