Drone evades defences, ignites fire at southern Iraq oil facility
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 7, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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On March 6, 2026, a drone successfully bypassed security measures and caused a significant fire at an oil facility in Basra province, southern Iraq. This marks the second instance of a drone breaching defenses at the facility within the same day. The affected area includes offices and warehouses belonging to foreign companies Halliburton and KBR. The incident is reported as a security breach that led to property damage. The reason for the drone attack is currently unknown.
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Iraq
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