Nineveh (IraqiNews.com) Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada militia announced on Saturday foiling an attack launched by the Islamic State group, west of the city of Mosul, while pointed out to the killing of 10 members of the group.
The militia said in a press statement, “Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada militia thwarted a terrorist attack by the Islamic State on the area Tal Abta.”
“The militia killed ten members of the Islamic State, as well as burning three vehicles,” the statement added. “One member of Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada was killed, while two others were wounded in the attack,” the statement explained.
In January 25th 2017, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced that security forces fully liberated the eastern side of the city of Mosul.