Baghdad Operations Command announced Monday that 28 members of Daesh terrorist group were killed and six of their posts were damaged during the military operations of purging Khalidiya island.

The Iraqi forces clashed with the enemy resulting in the death of 28 elements of the extremist organization, the Iraqi Media News Agency quoted a statement issued by Baghdad Operations Command.

The troops destroyed four rocket launchers, machine gun and six posts. It also defused 22 explosive charges.

Meanwhile, the popular mobilization and security forces achieved progress in the military operations of purging Khalidiya island and inflicted Daesh heavy losses.

Source : MENA