On August 31, Al-Ahad TV (AAH — official owned media) described a “battle” in Tikrit and said its cause was unknown. The caption identified no participants, while visual review of the dark, low-resolution footage could not identify weapons or those present; audio was not assessed.
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official owned media31 Aug, 19:45
“A “battle” in the city of Tikrit, without knowing the reason.”
معركة "بالتواثي" في مدينة تكريت دون معرفة السبب
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