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Terror attack in Iraq leads to death of 11 soldiers

BAGHDAD, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- A terror attack in Diyala governorate, eastern Iraq, had led to the death of 11 soldiers, said governor Muthana Al-Timimi Friday, Al-Timimi, according to the Iraq News Agency (INA), said that the assault occurred against an Iraq army unit stationed near Al-Adim town bordering the governorate of Salahuddin.
INA revealed that a full investigation was opened to determine who carried out the attack.
Diyala and Salahuddin governorates frequently witness attacks by members of the so-called Islamic State (IS) against civilians and security forces. (end) ahh.gta