Iraqi forces retook control over Bai Hassan oil fields in northwestern Kirkuk after the withdrawal of Peshmerga forces from them, Sky News reported quoting Iraqi security sources as saying on Tuesday.
The all-news network reported the news with no further details.
Iraqi forces announced earlier the results of Kirkuk security operation that was launched on Monday.
Iraqi forces have reportedly captured vital sites in the city including Kirkuk airport, oil fields and a military base.
Source: MENA
GMT 17:25 2017 Saturday ,09 December
Iraq in new push against IS holdouts as PM eyes victoryGMT 08:09 2017 Tuesday ,28 November
Iraq face tough battle against IS desert hideoutsGMT 04:22 2017 Sunday ,12 November
Iraq forces launch assault on last IS-held pocketGMT 15:37 2017 Friday ,03 November
Iraqi forces enter Al-Qaim, last IS bastion in IraqGMT 21:13 2017 Wednesday ,25 October
Iraqi army braces for final offensive against DaeshMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor