Iraqi command that oversees war effort against Isis says 10 of its soldiers were wounded by so-called friendly fire from US-led coalition aircraftIraq’s joint operations command has said that 10 Iraqi soldiers were killed or wounded on Friday by so-called friendly fire from US-led coalition aircraft west of Baghdad. The command,which oversees Iraq’s war effort against the Islamic State group, said casualties occurred on both sides during a strike on Isis during close combat.
The incident took place at around 1.00pm (1000 GMT) south of the jihadist stronghold of Fallujah, or military sources said. Forces from Iraqs 3rd Division 55th Brigade had been advancing on Isis positions near Amriyat al-Fallujah but could not be supported by the Iraqi air force due to unsuitable weather,the command said.
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Source: theguardian.com