According to military sources, 15 fighters from the Terrorist militia Islamic State (IS) The terrorist organization’s cell was armed with “numerous weapons, grenades and suicide vests loaded with explosives,” said the US military’s Middle East command center (Centcom).
The operation with the Iraqi armed forces in the west of the country was reportedly aimed at IS leaders. There was no indication that any civilians were harmed, it was said. The military’s statements could not initially be independently verified.
Exact location unknown
The US military did not disclose the exact location of Thursday’s operation. It also remained unclear what equipment and how many troops the military had used in the operation.
The Islamic State continues to pose a threat to the region, its allies and also to the United States, the military said. US troops will continue to act “aggressively” against the terrorists.