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Iraq
20 Islamic State militants killed in clashes with Iraqi forces in Hawija
2018-03-05
Kirkuk (Iraqinews.com) – About 20 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in clashes with Iraqi forces in Hawija district in Kirkuk, a security source was quoted as saying Sunday.

In statements to Shafaq News website, the source said, “Iraqi forces, backed by the al-Hashd al-Shaabi fighters, clashed with IS militants at al-Saadiya village in Hawija.”

“The clashes left 20 IS militants killed, while 15 others are still trapped inside the village,” the source added.

Also, several fighters of al-Hashd al-Shaabi were killed in the confrontation, but the source declined to give an exact number.
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