BAGHDAD, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Three Islamic State (IS) militants were killed Wednesday in airstrikes targeting their hideouts in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk, the Iraqi military said.
According to a statement by the Iraqi Joint Operations Command's Security Media Cell, the Iraqi air force carried out two "successful airstrikes" at 3:50 p.m. local time (1250 GMT) in the Hamrin mountain range.
The operation was based on "accurate intelligence" from the Military Intelligence Directorate, resulting in the destruction of two IS hideouts and the killing of three "terrorists," the statement said.
While Iraq declared victory over IS in 2017, the group's remnants continue to carry out attacks against security forces and civilians in cities, deserts, and remote areas. Authorities have since announced the ongoing arrest of suspected militants. ■
