Iraqi forces on Monday killed 12 Daesh militants in Salahuddin province, a military statement reported.

The Iraqi Defense Ministry said six militants were killed and two vehicles were destroyed when a military unit repelled a Daesh attack in Harariyat region.

It added that six other militants were killed when the Iraqi forces bombed a Daesh hideout in Khanoka district.

Meanwhile, a wanted terrorist was arrested in Tikrit.

Source: MENA