Kirkuk oil facilities are destroyed by artillery

Your telegram 98. There are no negotiations at the present time. The situation is tense as before. The oil facilities in Kirkuk were destroyed last night by artillery, and a violent clash took place between the army and the Peshmerga, which ended in the defeat of the army. Enemy aircraft have been heavily bombing the Peshmerga positions surrounding Kirkuk since last night. We have taken precautions today against air raids, and so far no air attack has occurred against us in Balak, and we will inform you of all developments.