On 10 October, Al-Nujaba TV (Nujaba — official owned media) reported that PMF, rapid-response forces and special forces were surrounding several ISIS members in Kirkuk after catching them in a joint security ambush. The outlet's report is an unverified account of the operation, rather than a first-party announcement by the participating forces.
- Al-Nujaba TVNujaba — official owned media10 Oct, 07:53
“Kirkuk: Popular Mobilization Forces, rapid-response forces and special forces are surrounding several members of the terrorist organization ISIS after catching them in a joint security ambush in the governorate.”
كركوك: قوات الحشد الشعبي والرد السريع والقوات الخاصة تحاصر عدداً من عناصر تنظيم داعش الإرهابي، بعد إيقاعهم في كمين أمني مشترك بالمحافظة.