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6 ISIS Big Turbans die trying to escape Diyala
Diyala (IraqiNews.com) Six Islamic State leaders were killed as Iraqi troops repulsed an infiltration attempt in northeast of Diyala, a commander said on Monday.“Joint security forces of Dijla Operations Command and al-Hashd al-Shaabi [Popular Mobilization Forces] repelled an infiltration attempt by IS leaders through Sarha region, north of Baquba. Six militants were killed as they were escaping Hawija,” Maj. Gen. Mazhar al-Azzawi told AlSumaria News. Azzawi indicated that the leadership is determined to end the IS presence and foil attempts of infiltration into liberated regions. Earlier this month, Iraqi troops regained full control on Hamreen mountains that stretch out between Diyala and Kirkuk provinces, retaking areas between Zgheitoun bridge reaching until al-Fatha bridge, an area that stretches out 45 kilometers with depth of 15 kilometers. Posted by: badanov 2017-10-24 |
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