Iraqi cities face complete power outage after IS targets towers in Kirkuk

Iraqi cities face complete power outage after IS targets towers in Kirkuk

Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity on Friday announced a total loss of power in the cities of Hawija and Tikrit, stating the Islamic State (IS) was responsible for targeting supply lines.

In a statement, the ministry stated IS, on Thursday night in the village of Birima in Kirkuk, targeted two main electricity lines which deliver power to the cities of Tikrit and Hawija.

Source: Kurdistan 24