3 members of security forces wounded in Kirkuk
3 members of the security forces were injured after clashes broke out between them and an armed group, during a security operation to arrest a wanted man in Kirkuk, S. Kurdistan.
Clashes broke out between security forces and an armed group in the village of Sikanian, north of Kirkuk in S. Kurdistan, injuring 3 members of the security forces, Roj News quoted a source
According to the source, the clashes began after a security force arrived in the village to arrest one of the wanted men, which led to a heavy exchange of fire between the two sides. The sources pointed out that the security forces have surrounded a house in the area and continue searches, while clashes are still continuing so far.
The clashes resulted in the injury of 3 members of the security forces of varying severity, while additional security reinforcements were sent to the scen.
According to preliminary information from the security forces, the armed groups may be affiliated with ISIS mercenaries, amid the continuation of search and combing operations in the area.
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