A Peshmerga source told Esta Media Network that the militants attacked the Peshmerga forces near Prde, south of Erbil, at 09:40 p.m. local time.

A number of Peshmerga forces were wounded in the attack, said the source, who spoke under condition of anonymity.

Meanwhile, the CTD said two members of the Peshmerga forces were “martyred”.

There was no immediate comment from the ministry of Peshmerga.

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