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The Islamic State lost one of its most senior officials in an American airstrike in Syria, in what most see as a crushing blow to the terrorist organization.
People take part in the funeral procession of a senior commander from the pro-Iran armed group the Kataeb Hezbollah, in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Abu Baqr al-Saadi was killed in a US air strike a day before, as Washington accuses the group of having been involved in attacks on American troops in the region. IMAGES
An American strike killed a pro-Iran commander in Iraq who was involved in attacks on Washington's troops, Pentagon spokesman Major General Pat Ryder tells reporters during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
Helmand, Aug 6 (EFE/EPA).- The Afghan Army Friday claimed to have killed 94 militants, including a Taliban regional commander, in the besieged Lashkargah city of southern Afghanistan.The army unit, which is leading the battle against the Taliban in Helmand, tweeted that Taliban commander Mawlawi Mubarak was among 94 terrorists shot down by the Afghan forces in the capital of southern Helmand province.The military said the militants killed in the past 24 hours included Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters. (Camera: WATAN YAR).B-ROLL OF HELMAND, AFGHANISTAN.
Srinagar, India, May 6 (EFE), (Camera: Farooq Khan).- A top rebel commander, who carried a cash bounty on his head, and an associate were killed in an encounter with security forces in India-administered Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.Authorities enforced partial communication blackout in the troubled region to prevent street protests against the killing of Riyaz Naikoo, one of the oldest surviving commanders of the Hizbul Mujahideen, the largest group of indigenous militants in Kashmir.FOOTAGE OF THE PLACE WHERE THE ATTACK TOOK PLACE.