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Iraq Says Ukrainian-Linked Militants Carried Out Attacks on Its Territory

Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qasim al‑Aboudi said Iraqi security forces arrested a small group of militants who admitted working for Ukraine and conducting bombings against government facilities in Iraq. The adviser provided no details on the specific sites or evidence linking the attacks to Ukrainian intelligence. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry rejected the allegation, calling it unfounded and stating there is no proof of any Ukrainian involvement.

The claims were made as Saudi Arabia accused drones launched from Iraqi soil of striking oil facilities in its eastern region, blaming Iran‑linked militias. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq denied any role in the drone attacks and suggested the Saudi accusation was a diversion. The statements come amid broader regional tension, including Zelenskyy’s recent visits to Gulf states and recent Ukrainian strikes on vessels tied to Russian‑Iranian shipments.

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Heorhii Tykhyi · Iraq · Qasim al‑Aboudi · Ukraine

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