Iraqi Forces Kill Seven Insurgents in Separate Raids

Iraq. Iraqi security forces announced that seven insurgents were killed in two separate operations. Security officials provided this information on Friday.

According to a statement issued by the Security Media Cell, Iraqi fighter jets carried out airstrikes on two hidden dens located in the western desert area of Nineveh province. Four insurgents were hiding in those dens.

The Military Intelligence Directorate stated that the attack followed several days of surveillance. During the attack, all four insurgents were killed, and both dens they were using were completely destroyed. Security agencies reported that supplies, equipment, and weapons found in the dens were also destroyed.

Meanwhile, another operation was conducted in the western Anbar province. According to the Iraqi National Security Service, security forces besieged an insurgent den. The so-called security chief for the Anbar region, along with his two aides, were hiding in that den.

During the siege, these insurgents carried out a suicide attack by detonating themselves, resulting in their deaths. Security agencies stated that although Iraq declared victory over the insurgent organization in 2017, remaining elements of that group continue to attack security forces and civilians in various cities, deserts, and remote areas.