TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – The Iraqi army has killed 12 ISIL elements in an operation in the north part of the country.

Iraqi Army continues anti-ISIL operations in different parts of the country, Baghdadtoday reported.

Iraqi forces have launched a surprise attack against ISIL terrorists in the city of Makhmur in Nineveh province, the report added.

ISIL terrorist forces were ambushed by Iraqi forces in this operation.

A spokesman for the Iraqi Armed Forces General Command said 12 ISIL fighters were killed in the attack.

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