Iraq6d ago
Explosions hit oil field in Erbil, Iraq
Massive explosions have been reported at an oil refinery in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan.
Sources
4 verified
Location
Erbil, Iraq
Updated
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 08:47 UTC
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Synthesis · 4 sources
Massive explosions have been reported at an oil refinery in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq. Large fires have erupted following the violent blasts, though the nature and cause of the explosions remain unclear. The incident adds to regional tensions amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Updates · 3
6d agoStay Free
Video footage shows large fires have erupted following the initial explosions.
6d ago@visegrad24
The explosions are now reported to be at an oil refinery, providing a more specific location than the earlier report of an oil field.
6d ago@visegrad24
A second source, via social media, confirms the reports of massive explosions at the Erbil oil refinery.
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