10 minutes agoWars Between Iraqi Army and Kurds
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)There have been fierce clashes between Kurdish and Iraqi troops in the north of Kirkuk, days after the Iraqi Army took control of disputed areas. The BBC correspondent at the scene said there was a gunfight between Kurds and the Iraqi army in Alton Kupri, writes Periscopi. Alton Kupri [...] County
The BBC correspondent at the scene said there was a gunfight between Kurds and the Iraqi army in Alton Kupri, writes Periscopi.
Alton Kupri County is the last area in the province of Kirkuk still held by Kurdish fighters Pesmerga.
Iraqi forces have taken over territories held by Kurds since 2014.
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered a military action after the Kurdish government held a referendum supporting the independence of the area. But Obadiah had declared the illegal vote.
The BBC's Richard Galpin, who was at a checkpoint in the area, said there was a major outbreak of fighting with a large number of military vehicles and soldiers going to the scene.
The Iraqi Army media department, “The War Media Cell”, said it had taken over Alton Cupri, even though it was not confirmed.
The city lies at the northern end of Kirkuk province, about 30 miles [50 km] south of the Kurdish capital, Irbil. /Periscopi/
