The US reports elimination of five militants in Iraq

Members of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve engaged five extremists preparing to launch a drone near the city of Kirkuk. As a result, they were all eliminated and the drone was destroyed. This was reported by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).

It was further clarified that Iraqi security forces were notified of the strike and arrived at the site, where they confirmed the death of the militants and the destruction of the drone. “The United States will continue protecting US military and coalition personnel from attack,” the text notes.