BAGHDAD (AP) — Drones targeted oil fields in Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region Wednesday, the latest in a series of attacks in recent days that have put several oil facilities out of commission.

A drone attack halted production at the Sarsang oilfield in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on Tuesday only hours before its U.S. operator signed a deal to develop another field.

Explosive drones target U.S. and Norwegian oil fields in Iraq's Kurdistan region amid rising tensions and battles. No casualties reported, but tensions are soaring.