Peshmerga reaches strategic bridge connecting Erbil, Mosul and Kirkuk
Peshmerga forces. File photo.
(IraqiNews.com) Erbil – Peshmerga forces on Monday restored a number of areas southwest of Erbil and reached a strategic bridge connecting Erbil, Nineveh and Kirkuk.
Iraqi News correspondent said that Peshmerga forces completed its operation in al-Khazar and al-Kwir southwest of Erbil and confirmed regaining control of 12 villages during the operation.
The correspondent added that the Peshmerga forces reached the strategic bridge of al-Kwir connecting Erbil, Mosul and Kirkuk province.
“Peshmerga forces are currently stationed about 18 km away from the center Mosul city,” added the correspondent.