Kirkuk:The commander of Kirkuk Operations, Major General Maad Badai, has honored several army aviation pilots at Kirkuk Air Base for their significant contributions to recent anti-terrorism efforts. The pilots were recognized for their bravery and effectiveness in executing security duties that support the operations command and military units.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, these pilots played a crucial role in operations that successfully resulted in the killing of three terrorists near the town of Altun Kupri, located north of Kirkuk. The commendation took place following the successful strikes carried out by the pilots in the region.