(MENAFN) A local police officer declared that Iraqi forces have targeted 40 positions of the Daesh terrorist outfit in the eastern Diyala province.
Police Captain Habib al-Shimari confirmed: "Joint forces from the army, police and Hashd al-Shaabi militia launched a widespread military operation over the past days in eastern Diyala."
He added that two militants have died as well amid the security raid.
Further details about the death toll regarding the Iraqi forces are yet to be announced.
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