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Iraqi security forces kill five militants near Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- Iraqi security forces conducted a raid on a terrorist hideout in a district located north of Baghdad on Saturday, which saw two of its members killed along with five terrorists.
The location was targeted based on "accurate intelligence" indicating the presence of a terrorist cell, according to a government statement.
The clashes also led to another member of the security forces wounded.
The statement did not reveal the affiliation of the group. (end) ohh.hs