At a Glance

• ISIS attacks 63rd PMF Brigade position
• PMF forces repel the assault
• Security forces launch search operation
• Residents report explosions and heavy gunfire

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ISIS militants attacked a position belonging to the 63rd Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces in the Tuz Khurmatu area early Sunday, triggering clashes before the attackers withdrew, according to the brigade.

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Key Statements and Focus Area

• PMF Brigade: ISIS launched a “sudden attack” early Sunday, targeting a military post belonging to the 63rd Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces in the Tuz Khurmatu area.
• Outcome: PMF forces repelled the assault, and the militants failed to reach their objective and were eventually forced to withdraw to an unknown location.

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According to a statement from the brigade, ISIS militants launched the assault from Mursi Ali Mountain, leading to fierce clashes with PMF forces.

Following the clashes, PMF forces began searching the surrounding area for the attackers who fled the scene. Security forces in Tuz Khurmatu were placed on high alert and moved to secure the area around Hanjira Mountain. The areas around the mountain have been surrounded as security forces continue efforts to locate any remaining militants.

Residents in the area reported hearing loud explosions and heavy gunfire during the attack. The sounds caused fear and anxiety among local communities as clashes continued between the attackers and PMF forces.

The attack comes amid continued security concerns in areas between the Kirkuk, Diyala, and Saladin provinces.

Security gaps along the boundaries between the provinces have previously allowed ISIS militants to move between areas under the control of the army and PMF forces.

These gaps remain a challenge for security forces seeking to prevent attacks and restrict the movement of ISIS remnants.

FYI

ISIS no longer controls territory in Iraq but maintains the ability to conduct attacks through small mobile cells operating in remote and less-secured areas. Security operations have continued across several provinces to track and disrupt remaining militants.

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