Shepherd wounded in ISIS remnant explosion in northern Saladin

BAGHDAD, Iraq — A shepherd was wounded on Friday when an explosive remnant from ISIS detonated in the Fosul al-Asmidha area of Baiji district in northern Saladin province, a security source said. The shepherd sustained injuries of varying severity after an unexploded device linked to the group exploded while he was in the area, according to the source. The injured shepherd was transported by ambulance to Baiji State Hospital for treatment. Security forces were dispatched to the scene and launched an investigation, taking the necessary precautions in the area. Explosive remnants of war and unexploded ordnance continue to pose a risk across many areas that saw military operations against ISIS, even years after the fighting. No further details on the shepherd's condition were immediately available.