Landmine explosion kills serviceman, injures 3 others in Anbar
Anbar (Iraqinews.com) – Four Iraqi servicemen were killed and injured Sunday in a landmine explosion in Anbar province, a source from the Anbar Operations Command was quoted as saying.
Speaking to Basnews website, the source said, “Iraqi troops were on patrol in al-Sakan area in al-Qa’im district, west of Anbar, when a landmine exploded, killing one of them and injuring three others.”
The source highlighted that the explosive remnants of the war against the Islamic State (IS) group is still posing a security threat to civilians and security men across Iraq.
Iraqi military denies news on abduction of 50 security conscripts in Anbar
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Joint Operations Command has denied news about abduction of 50 security conscripts on the international road in Anbar.
In a statement posted by the Security Media Center, the command said, “Al-Ittijiah satellite channel posted false news about kidnapping of 50 conscripts of the border troops and army on the international road in Anbar.”
The command stressed taking legal measures.