Five IS militants killed in airstrikes in Iraq

30 Nov, 2024 6:41 PM
Five IS militants killed in airstrikes in Iraq
Baghdad, Nov 30 (IANS) Five Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in airstrikes in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk, the Iraqi military said on Saturday.

Acted on intelligence reports, Iraqi forces on Friday carried out airstrikes on IS hideouts in the Hamrin mountain range in the southeastern part of Kirkuk province, according to a statement from the Security Media Cell, a media outlet affiliated with the Iraqi Joint Operations Command, Xinhua news agency reported.

On Saturday morning, a joint force from the Iraqi army and intelligence searched two bombed hideouts and found the bodies of five 'terrorists,' the statement said.

It noted that the joint force also found weapons, ammunition, explosives, logistical materials, and communication devices in the hideouts.

The security situation in Iraq has improved since the defeat of the IS in 2017. However, IS remnants have sneaked into urban centres, deserts, and rugged areas, carrying out frequent guerrilla attacks against security forces and civilians.

Words: 139


Disclaimer   The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by geo24news.com and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.

If you are not willing to accept this disclaimer then we recommend reading news post in its original language.




 

 

Scroll to Top