BP's (BP) foreign staff were evacuated from the Rumaila oilfield in Iraq after two unidentified drones landed inside the field, Reuters reported Thursday, citing Iraqi oil industry sources.

A spokesperson for BP said the company is continuously assessing the situation and taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of its people, according to the report.

BP did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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