According to Shar Press, the clashes erupted last night, February 18, in southern Kirkuk between Hashdal-Shaabi and the armed forces known as White Flags. The clashes have continued into early Monday, February 19.

According to reports the clashes erupted near the villages of Saadonyeh and Shahryeh in the region of Ryadh.

Iraqi forces have launched operations near Kirkuk and the city of Tuz Khormatu.

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