Iraqi Forces Launch Large-Scale Security Operation in Jalawla

Security

12-08-2021, 12:36

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Baghdad-INA

Diyala Operations Command of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF)announced on Thursday, the start of a large-scale security operation to search and inspect north of Jalawla district in Diyala province.

The commander of Diyala Ops of PMF, Talib al-Moussawi, said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that the joint forces from the army and the PMF launched this morning two-pronged operation to search and secure Zour Sheikh Baba, north of Jalawla district and Alwand River on its northern and southern banks.

al-Moussawi added, the operation aims to secure the Husseini processions in Khanaqin district and the surrounding areas from any suspected movement or activity of the enemy that may affect the citizens.
It’s to be mentioned, the search operation witnessed the participation of forces from the army and the 28^th, 110^th, 20^th and 23^rd brigades of the Popular Mobilization Forces.