JOC: Iron Hammer Operation launched in Kirkuk

Baghdad-INA

Joint Operations Command announced Wednesday the launch of Iron Hammer Operation in Kirkuk Governorate.
 
A statement by the Security Media Cell, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated, "Under the supervision of the Joint Operations Command, Iron Hammer Operation, a broad and comprehensive security operation, was launched this morning to search Wadi al-Shay and Wadi Azgaitun in Kirkuk Governorate and the areas adjacent to the Hamrin Mountains."
 
 
The statement explained, "Forces of the Counter-Terrorism Service participated in this operation, in addition to the Iraqi army's special forces, with the support of the Air Force and Army Aviation Commands."
 
It added, "The operation came with the aim of ending the sources of terrorism, pursuing ISIS terrorist elements, and cleansing the lands."