Iraq dismantles sabotage teams affiliated with Ukraine

The Iraqi National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Aboudi, announced late on Monday that the country's intelligence apparatus had detected and neutralized multiple sabotage teams affiliated with the intelligence services of Ukraine. In a statement, Aboudi said that these cells were planning further terrorist acts with backing and sponsorship from Ukraine. He noted that the teams had carried out attacks inside Iraqi territory and targeted several state facilities. During interrogations, the suspects confessed to their affiliation with Ukraine, according to Aboudi.

However, Aboudi did not provide specific details about which Iraqi installations were targeted by the sabotage teams. He also did not clarify whether these groups had conducted operations beyond Iraq's borders. The senior security official described the attacks within Iraqi territory as "a complex file," requiring extensive investigations before authorities can determine responsibility or formally charge any party.

The Ukrainian government has not yet commented on the report. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions related to the Ukraine war, though no direct link to the conflict was specified. According to Mehr News Agency, the Iraqi intelligence operations were conducted nationwide to dismantle the networks.