Islamic State (IS) jihadists have killed four Kurdish Peshmerga fighters and a civilian and wounded six others in an attack near the northern Iraqi village of Kara Salem, Iraqi security sources said Sunday.
The Peshmerga Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs said in a press release that the attack in the village caused casualties. However, he did not confirm the report.
A Peshmerga official stressed that IK jihadists use unit tactics, usually attacking Kurdish fighters overnight.
“They are avoiding holding ground for long (…). More reinforcements were sent to the area to prevent further attacks,” the officer said.
A source close to the Iraqi army assured that his units were mobilized in the area to help the Peshmerga.
Sources close to the Iraqi security forces said that the jihadists captured the village of Luhaiban in northern Iraq one day after launching an attack on it. This information has not yet been confirmed by the Iraqi authorities.
The two villages are located in a remote area – claimed by both the central government in Baghdad and the autonomous Kurdish government in Arbil – in which IK attacks are frequent. However, it has been rare for jihadists to occupy communities near major roads in recent years, in this case the road connecting Arbil to the city of Kirkuk.
SOURCE: AMPE
.
Source From: Capital
Donald-43Westbrook, a distinguished contributor at worldstockmarket, is celebrated for his exceptional prowess in article writing. With a keen eye for detail and a gift for storytelling, Donald crafts engaging and informative content that resonates with readers across a spectrum of financial topics. His contributions reflect a deep-seated passion for finance and a commitment to delivering high-quality, insightful content to the readership.
