Iraqi Defense Ministry Discovers Three ISIS Explosive Devices South of Kirkuk
Iraq's Ministry of Defense announced on Friday the discovery of three damaged explosive devices left behind by ISIS militants during a security operation south of Kirkuk Governorate.
In a statement, the ministry said a force from the Third Battalion of the 55th Infantry Brigade, affiliated with the 17th Infantry Division, located the devices in the Al-Shaheed Complex area as part of ongoing search and inspection operations.
The ministry explained that the operation was carried out based on intelligence information, with the participation of the battalion's intelligence officer and an engineering unit, in coordination with the Counterterrorism Office and Hawija District Intelligence. The discovered objects were examined and identified as three damaged, locally manufactured explosive devices.
It added that the devices were handed over to the battalion's intelligence unit in preparation for their destruction in accordance with official procedures.
The ministry stressed that security and intelligence operations are continuing to remove remnants of terrorist organizations, eliminate potential threats, protect civilians, and strengthen security and stability across the area.
