Pro-govt forces kill three Islamic State militants in Iraq
Diyala (IraqiNews.com) – Three Islamic State militants were killed on Sunday during a security campaign in Mutibijah border area between Diyala and Salahuddin provinces, a security source was quoted as saying.
“A force from al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces) managed to kill three IS militants before fleeing towards desert areas in Mutibijah border area between Diyala and Salahuddin provinces,” the source told Almaalomah website.
The source noted that the security forces and PMFs are determined to continue their efforts to dislodge Islamic State militants from Mutibijah.
Senior Islamic State member killed in airstrike between Diyala, Salahuddin
Diyala (IraqiNews.com) A prominent Islamic State member killed in an airstrike on the borders between Diyala, Salahuddin provinces, a security source said on Monday.
“Confirmed information indicated death of Abu Hamza, a prominent Islamic State member in Mutaibija basin, on borders between Diyala and Salahuddin in an airstrike two days ago,” the source told Baghdad Today website.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, the source added, “Abu Hamza is a prominent within the so-called Diyala State. He is involved in several operations against checkpoints in liberated villages in Udhaim town and areas in its vicinity.”