### [2026-07-20](/feed/2026/07/20/index.md)

##### War against the Islamic State
# The Iraqi military say that they have destroyed six ISIS hideouts in Kirkuk, Iraq. 




### Sources:

1. [Iraqi News](https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/iraqi-forces-destroy-six-isis-hideouts-in-kirkuk/)

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