Shafaq News / Peshmerga and Asaish forces launched a massive military operation before Sunday afternoon to expel ISIS members in "Dawda" area between Kafri and Tuz Khurmato district.

This area has recently witnessed a remarkable activity of the militants organization by kidnapping civilians.

According to the received information, Peshmerga and Asaish forces clashed with the militants of the organization in "Dawda" area, killing a number of them still chasing others in the valleys.

After the events of October 16, 2017, Dawda witnessed a security vacuum and it became a focus for ISIS armed groups, as no official forces were present in it.