ISIS militants clash with Iraqi forces in Kirkuk’s Hawija

The incident comes amid increased ISIS-linked attacks in Kirkuk, with remnants of the group operating in the province’s rural areas, prompting frequent airstrikes by Iraqi forces and counterterrorism units.

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Iraqi forces announce arrest of suspected ISIS leader in Kirkuk

Iraqi security forces promptly launched a search operation to locate the perpetrators, “resulting in the arrest of one of the leaders of the ISIS terrorist gangs,” Marwan al-Ani, head of the Security Media Cell in Kirkuk, told state media. 

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Police officer killed, two wounded in Kirkuk’s Hawija clash: Source

A police officer was killed, and two others were wounded in gunfire in Hawija district, southwest of Kirkuk, a security source from Kirkuk’s police command told The New Region on Monday.

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Senior official removed after deadly counterterrorism op in Kirkuk

The head of Kirkuk’s counterterrorism brigade was removed seven days after he assumed the position, a security source told The New Region on Sunday.

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Iraqi counterterrorism says two civilians killed in Kirkuk operation 

The killing of Murad and Mohammed under such suspicious circumstances sparked massive uproar among the Kurdish public and political officials, demanding justice for the teenagers and their families.

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Two Kurdish teens killed in Kirkuk clash between Iraqi forces, ISIS suspects

One Kurdish teenager was killed by a stray bullet of Iraqi counterterrorism forces, while another was wounded and taken into custody under false suspicions linking him to ISIS. He also later succumbed to his wounds.

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Two alleged ISIS members, one civilian killed in Kirkuk operation: Official

Iraq’s CTS said it killed two ISIS members wearing suicide belts.

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Anti-ISIS operation in Kirkuk leaves woman dead

“The incident resulted in injuries to a civilian woman who happened to be near the site; she was urgently transported to the hospital for treatment but succumbed to her injuries,” the statement said.

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Iraqi airstrike kills two ISIS members in southern Kirkuk

ISIS remnants have entrenched themselves in southern Kirkuk’s Wadi al-Shay area for years, resulting in frequent airstrikes from the Iraqi army and counterterrorism forces.

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