BAGHDAD, Nov 17 (KUNA) -- Iraqi Defense Minister announced on Sunday the deaths of three army personnel while on duty.
In a statement, the Ministry mentioned that three killed were a Staff Colonel, Colonel and a deputy officer, without adding any further details on the incident.
Local media outlets said that the incident was caused by bomb explosion in Northern Baghdad.
The area is undergoing security operations and air strikes against remnants of so-called the Islamic State (IS/Daesh). (end) ahh.aai