Airstrike in Kirkuk Destroys Militant Base, Four Terrorists Killed

The Iraqi Joint Operations Command said an airstrike hit a militant base in Kirkuk province, killing four terrorists and completely destroying the site. The operation targeted a position in the Shai Valley area of the Kirkuk operations sector and underscored ongoing efforts to pursue remaining militant cells. F-16 fighter jets struck the target with precision based on exact intelligence provided by military intelligence. The command said three terrorists were killed in the initial strike, and the base was levelled. Iraqi army air assets then carried out reconnaissance in the area and neutralized one more terrorist. The command said security forces continue to track the remnants of terrorism.