Drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan gas field triggers mass blackout

Kormor is the biggest gas facility in all of Iraq and it's certainly the most integral part of the Kurdish region's energy infrastructure. And this attack by what's been described as an explosives-laden drone has resulted in widespread power outages. About 2,800 megawatts has been lost from the energy grid in the reduction of between 70% and 80% of the capacity. It is a facility that has been targeted by drones in the past, most recently in November of last year. At the time, the Kurdish authorities blamed what they called pro-Iran armed factions operating inside of Iraq. Now, no group has taken responsibility for that last attack. At the time, the Iraqi government blamed what they called outlaw elements and they issued arrest warrants. But as yet, no one has been held to account. Tonight, we're hearing that the Kurdish authorities are trying to get... As much power restored as possible, they tapped into alternative power resources such as hydroelectric power to make sure that essential lifeline services like hospitals and water treatment facilities can remain online. But we're talking about a weekend in which the Kurdish region has been devastated by flash floods resulting in two people who were killed. And so they are now dealing with the consequences of those flash floods and now widespread power outages. And while many in the region are wondering Who is responsible for this? The Kurdish people are asking for how long will they have to live with the consequences?