Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Saladin, Al-Zerka area, Iraq on Sat 8th May 2021

8th May 2021

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Shafaq News / An explosive device blew up on Saturday in Al-Zerka sector, killing an Iraqi army officer and injuring a soldier. A source informed Shafaq News Agency that the device exploded in a patrol of the Iraqi army in the Al-Zerka area, 40 km west of Tuz Khurmatu. "Army reinforcements rushed to the scene launching a campaign to find the perpetrators." Al-Zerka, east of Salah al-Din Governorate witnessed continuous security incidents due to its proximity to the Hemrin hills and ISIS strongholds.

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Saladin ( Al-Zerka area )

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