Iraq's National Security Adviser Qasim al-Aboudi stated that cells belonging to Ukraine were behind recent attacks in Iraq. In an interview with Dijlah TV, al-Aboudi said the cell members confessed during interrogations to working for Ukraine, though he added the number of members is not large.
Al-Aboudi noted that further investigation is needed and that no party should be accused before the investigations are complete. The claims come amid heightened tensions in the region, with al-Aboudi also alleging that the attacks targeted Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia.
The allegations are 'unacceptable and irresponsible' and could harm bilateral relations.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry rejected the allegations as baseless and unsubstantiated. In a statement, the ministry said no evidence had been presented and that Iraq had not raised concerns through diplomatic channels. The ministry warned that the claims, which it called 'unacceptable and irresponsible,' could harm bilateral relations and added that they echoed Russian propaganda narratives aimed at discrediting Ukraine.
Separately, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense announced that drone attacks targeting oil facilities in Saudi Arabia from Iraq were thwarted. Iran-backed groups in Iraq have denied launching such attacks.