3 Iraqi personnel die near Mosul
Nineveh (IraqiNews.com) Three police personnel were killed in an attack by Islamic State members in south of Mosul, a security source from Nineveh police said on Monday.
“IS members set up an ambush and killed three police personnel using their guns,” Cap. Lutfi Shehab told BasNews. The attack was carried out in Ain al-Jahsh village, south of Mosul.
Shehab also added that a citizen was kidnapped by gunmen from al-Jazayer region, east of Mosul, on Monday.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi declared in July victory over IS militants who had held the second largest Iraqi city since 2014. More than 25,000 Islamic State militants were killed throughout the campaign. Earlier this month, Abadi announced full liberation of Iraqi lands, declaring end of war against IS members.