Iraq: Six Rapid Response Forces killed and wounded in explosion near Tuz Khurmato

An Iraqi security source reported that six Rapid Response Forces were killed and wounded near Tuz Khurmato.

An Iraqi security source reported that six Rapid Response Forces were killed and wounded near Tuz Khurmato.

The source said that a combat detachment from the Rapid Response was carrying out a combing operation in the Anjana region and during its return in the south of Tuz Khurmato, east of Salah al-Din, an explosive device exploded, killing three and wounding three others.

The source added that the security forces imposed strict measures and began a search operation in the area.