Islamic State attack kills 10 policemen near Iraq's Kirkuk


  • World
  • Sunday, 05 Sep 2021

KIRKUK, Iraq (Reuters) - Islamic State militants killed 10 Iraqi policemen and wounded four during an overnight attack on a guard post near the city of Kirkuk, police sources said on Sunday.

Police sources said the attackers clashed for two hours with police stationed at a village in the town of Rashad, 30 km (18 miles) southwest of northern city of Kirkuk.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Mexico heat wave melts temperature records in ten cities, including Mexico City
Clean hydrogen investment exceeds 73 bln USD in Canada
U.S. stocks close mixed amid low consumer sentiment
Pandemic agreement talks to continue beyond deadline: WHO
Spanish business summit strengthens Shanghai-Barcelona ties
April 2024 marks warmest April on record: NASA
Ukrainian attack kills three, sparks fire at oil depot in Luhansk, Russia-installed governor says
Canada's unemployment rate unchanged at 6.1 pct in April
U.S. stocks close mixed
Peruvian president's brother arrested in Rolex scandal probe

Others Also Read