Iraq: Police officers killed in attack claimed by IS
24 December 2022 |
4:49 pm
The self-declared "Islamic State" said it was responsible for the blast that killed at least nine police officers near Kirkuk. The militia is still active in parts of Iraq, despite Baghdad declaring victory over it.
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