Iraqi armed forces continue series of their counter-terrorism operations in various parts of the country. Iraqi forces launched a new operation against Takfiri terrorist groups in Kirkuk Governorate, Al-Forat news reported.
According to the report, Iraqi army forces smashed positions of ISIL Takfiri terrorists in Kirkuk. During the operation, Iraqi forces managed to impound large quantities of weapons.
This is while, yesterday, Iraqi Ministry of Interior issued a statement announcing a large-scale anti-terrorist operation carried out in Nineveh province.
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced that Iraqi security forces managed to identify and arrest 15 ISIL Takfiri elements during the operations.
Earlier, the Iraqi intelligence and security services said in a statement that Iraqi security forces managed to capture 13 previously-wanted ISIL Takfiri elements during a large-scale operation in Baghdad.
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