ISF kill seven ISIS militants in joint operations

Shafaq News/ Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) killed seven ISIS militants in operations over the past two days, some of which were conducted with support from the US-led coalition.

In a statement, Iraq’s Joint Operations Command (JOC) said on Wednesday that Iraqi intelligence services tracked a five-member ISIS cell hiding in a cave north of Rawa, in the Jazira Operations sector.

"Following precise surveillance, F-16 fighter jets carried out a successful airstrike, completely destroying the hideout and killing those inside," the statement added, noting that weapons, ammunition, and other equipment were also destroyed.

Separately, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced its participation in an airstrike against ISIS in Kirkuk province on February 10, killing two militants.

“An initial post-strike clearance found the dead ISIS operatives, an explosive suicide belt, explosive material, and components of weapons destroyed in the strike,” CENTCOM said in a statement.

The US military said the Coalition Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) provided intelligence and technical support to Iraqi forces during the operation.

Iraqi Forces Conduct Airstrike Against ISIS, Enabled by CENTCOM ForcesOn Feb. 10, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), enabled by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, conducted precision airstrikes in the vicinity of Kirkuk, Iraq, killing two ISIS operatives.An initial post-strike… pic.twitter.com/YNSrBzRTjQ

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