Air raid kills six Islamic State militants in Iraq’s Diyala
Diyala (IraqiNews.com) – An Iraqi military commander said on Monday that six Islamic State militants were killed in an airstrike on the outskirts of Khanaqin district in Diyala.
Speaking to AlSumaria News, commander of Tigris Operations Mazhar al-Izzawi said, “Iraqi warplanes launched a successful air raid on the outskirts of Khanaqin, leaving six IS militants killed.”
Izzawi added that the airstrike was launched upon accurate intelligence reports.
Three Islamic State members arrested in Diyala: Source
Diyala (IraqiNews.com) Three Islamic State members were arrested in Muqdadiya region in Diyala, a security source from the province was quoted saying on Monday.
Speaking to Almaalomah website, the source said “security troops managed to arrest three Islamic State members who were planning for terrorist operations against civilians.”
Information gathered by the intelligence, according to the source, “indicated their presence inside a house, possessing weapons and telecommunication devices.”
The militants were taken to detention cell for investigations, he added.