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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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