Coalition airstrikes hit ISIS in Makhmour
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – US-led coalition airstrikes destroyed bases of the Islamic State group (ISIS or Daesh) in Makhmour on Thursday, killing more than 50 militant fighters, a military source told Rudaw.
“Coalition jets completely destroyed two Daesh bases in Alawat village in Zab district,” said the source, who wanted to remain anonymous as he was not allowed to talk to the media.
He said more than 50 militants had been killed in the attack, and that 20 of the bodies had so far been recovered by the Peshmerga.
On Wednesday, Peshmerga forces liberated 17 villages in a major offensive on the Kirkuk frontlines.
“Coalition jets completely destroyed two Daesh bases in Alawat village in Zab district,” said the source, who wanted to remain anonymous as he was not allowed to talk to the media.
He said more than 50 militants had been killed in the attack, and that 20 of the bodies had so far been recovered by the Peshmerga.
On Wednesday, Peshmerga forces liberated 17 villages in a major offensive on the Kirkuk frontlines.