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Written By Shujaat Hussain Abbasi KIRKUK , Iraq - In Chain of successful anti terrorists operations in Hawija district , located in the oil rich province of Kirkuk , Iraqi army manged to kill over 200 terrorists and took back 70 square km from the Islamic state militants on the first day of second phase of Hawija offensive , Federal police chief  Lt. Gen. Shaker Jawdat reported on Friday . He further added because of steadfastness of Iraqi military and popular forces during the anti terrorists operation 23 villages were recaptured from the terrorists . Military sources said earlier on Friday that in the process of liberation of vast area in Hawija district more than 45 armored vehicles and several explosive devises were destroyed in aerial and ground assault executed by the Iraqi army and its paramilitary forces . In the first phase of Hawija operation Iraqi military killed  around 600 IS Terrorists and liberated 103 Villages .

Written By Shujaat Hussain Abbasi Hakkâri , Turkey - As much as 63 PKK militants have been killed within a week in counter terrorism operation launched in the southern provinces of Turkey , Turkish military reported on Friday . Turkish military sources added during the anti terrorist operation  between 21 September to  27 September , 4 Turkish soldiers were also  killed and 27 were wounded due to tough resistance . The Turkish General Staff said that during the counter terrorism operation sizeable ammunition was recovered from the terrorists . He further added that operation was launched in Yuksekova district of Hakkari province, the Silopi and Beytussebap districts of Sirnak province, the Midyat and Nusaybin districts of Mardin province, the Baykan district of Siirt province and the Lice district of Diyarbakir province in which 63 Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants were killed and scores  wounded.

Written By Shujaat Hussain Abbasi KANDHAR , Afghanistan - At least 12 Afghan security officers were killed and four wounded in explosive laden vehicle attack launched by the  Afghan Taliban in Kandhar province local sources informed the media on Wednesday night . The senior police officer of Kandhar province told the Afghanistan Times news agency that accident took place when anti government elements struck explosive vehicle with military complex in Marouf district of Kandahar province located in the southern part of the Afghanistan , last night at 7 PM , as a result of that 16 Afghan National guards were killed and wounded . Taliban spokesman Qari Yusouf Ahmadi said that after the successful attack their jehadists captured the military compound . While dismissing  the Taliban claims Senior police officer of Kandhar province has said that district military compound is still in government control .

 Written By Shujaat Husain Abbasi KIRKUK , Iraq -  The military media cell of Iraq has announced the killing of 557 Islamic state terrorists in the first stage of anti Daesh operation in Hawija district , located in the oil rich province of Kirkuk , about 240 km north of Bagdad . The statement released by the Iraqi military media cell on Wednesday , said that at least 557 Islamic state militants were killed and 103 villages liberated from ISIS in the first phase of military operation . It further added during the military operation over 40 laden explosive vehicles , 24 armored vehicles carrying terrorists were destroyed . Same source added that 381 improvised explosive devices planted by the Islamic State terrorists in different areas of Hawija were defused . The military operation for the liberation of Hawija district was announced by the Iraqi P.M Haider Jawad Kadhim Al-Abadi on 21 September 2017 , within short period of time Iraqi military in collaboration with paramilitary forces

Written By Shujaat Hussain Abbasi HOMS , Syria  - In successful series of blitzkrieg military offensive Syrian Arab Army took back more areas from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)  in Homs province , military sources said  on Tuesday . Senior military officer told the SANA news agency that 7 villages have been liberated from Islamic State in the eastern side of Homs province . He added during the military operation villages of Um al-Sous, al-Kharafish, Rasm al-Arnab, al-Ghzeileh, al-Rak, Um Hweish and Safiyeh were liberated after the violent battle , in which several enemies targets were annihilated . In related progress , Syrian Arab Army killed score terrorists and obliterated their strongholds in Hatla, al-Husseiniyia and Hwaijet Saqr, and the neighborhoods of al-Hwaiqa, Kanamat, Khasarat, al-Rushdiyia, al-Ardi and al-Orfi territories of Deir Ezzor province .

Written By Shujaat Hussain Abbasi JERUSALEM , Israel  -  Three Israelis have been killed , one injured in gun attack executed by the Palestinian in the occupied West Bank Har Adar settlement at about 7am on Tuesday . Israeli military sources said the attacker was also killed after the incident . Local sources more added that assailant was 37 years old , who opened the fire at security officers , aftereffects Border Police officer and two private security guards were killed and one policeman seriously wounded .                                                  Attacker Palestinian

Written By Shujaat Hussain Abbasi KABUL, Afghanistan - On Monday, Afghan sources said the Taliban militants have seized the control of the district in Paktia province located in the east of Afghanistan. Sources further added that after the 3 days of ferocious battle Janikhail district of  Paktia province fell into the hands of the Taliban . The senior police officer of Paktia province said Taliban militants have captured the control of large part of the district. Afghan military sources informed the Tolo News agency that several checkpoints are still in our control, during the 3 days of consecutive battle 11 militants were killed and several others were wounded. Two days ago, following the fierce battle, Taliban militants took back the control of the Kohistan district of northern Faryab province and Taiwara district of western Ghor province.