Kirkuk:An officer and a serviceman have died following the explosion of an explosive device left by the terrorist group ISIS in Kirkuk, as announced by the Ministry of Defence.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry of Defence reported the deaths of Brigadier General Ahat Yasser Khudair Hussein, Commander of the 11th Infantry Division’s Communications Directorate, and Warrant Officer Mutaz Shahid Abbas. The explosion occurred while they were inspecting the site of a recent airstrike on a terrorist cell safehouse in Wadi Zaghytoun, Kirkuk Governorate.

The Ministry of Defence expressed pride and honor in the contributions and sacrifices of the two men, emphasizing their deaths as a motivation for the armed forces to continue their efforts against terrorism. The Ministry vowed to eliminate remaining terrorist strongholds and ensure security across Iraq.

The Ministry extended condolences, asking for divine mercy for the deceased and strength for their families and comrades, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining Iraq’s security and stability.