Iraqi forces seized three Islamic State boats in Diyala

Iraqi security forces in Diyala seized today, Thursday three boats for Islamic State Organization in Hemrin Lake, northeast of Diyala.

A security source told Shafaq News Agency that the 23rd Brigade led by the Diyala Operations Division chased Islamic State elements who fled leaving behind their boats and equipment.

The source indicated that the operation comes as a part of the “Ashura al-Karameh” operations, which were launched 48 hours ago to pursue Islamic State remnants in Diyala.

Source: Shafaq News