Al Jazeera: Iraq: Deaths as explosions, gunfire rock Kirkuk
ISIL claims responsibility for deadly attacks targeting buildings and a power station in and around oil-rich city.
ISIL fighters have attacked multiple targets in and around the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, in a major assault that appeared aimed at diverting Iraqi and Kurdish forces from a massive push against Mosul, the armed group's last major stronghold in Iraq.
The coordinated attacks began early on Friday when fighters armed with assault rifles and explosives attacked a power station and government buildings, including the police headquarters.
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