Daesh 'vampire' killed in western Iraq

TEHRAN (defapress) – One of the ringleaders of the Daesh terrorist group (ISIS) nicknamed ‘vampire’ was killed in an operation in Al Anbar, western Iraq.

News ID: 69465

Date: 01 April 2018 - 15:23

According to Iraqi security sources, Abu Taha Tunisi together with 9 other terrorists was killed in an operation by Iraqi Special Forces.

During the operation, Iraqi forces discovered hidden tunnels containing weapons, narcotics and alcoholic drinks.

Despite the fall of Daesh group, Takfiri terrorists still conduct sporadic operations in Baghdad, north, east and west of Iraq.

Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) also on Saturday launched an operation to clean Tuz Khurmatu city, south of Kirkuk of Daesh terrorists.

PMF units together with police forces and the rapid response groups supported by Iraqi Army helicopters began to chase the elements of the ISIS terrorist group, PMF earlier said in a statement.