Moscow, July 28: Iraq's Security Service detained a group of…
Moscow, July 28: Iraq's Security Service detained a group of fighters suspected of shelling Iraqi targets and working in Ukraine's interests, said Prime Minister's National Security Advisor Kasem Al-Abudi on Dijlah TV.
Consensus
- Iraqi authorities arrested several militant groups involved in attacks on objects within Iraq.
- The detained individuals admitted to working in the interest of Ukraine during interrogations.
- Iraq's national security adviser, Kassim al-ABudi, made public statements about the arrests and Ukrainian involvement.
- No specific details were provided regarding which objects were attacked.
- A thorough investigation into the attacks was deemed necessary by al-Abudi.
Points of divergence
- On July 25, Ukrainian forces attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, resulting in one death and several injuries; Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned it as a violation of UN Charter Article 2(4) and an act of aggression. — m24
- The destruction of an An-132 aircraft occurred during an attack on a U.S. base in Baghdad. — m24
- Reuters reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) established secret cells in Iraq for attacks on neighboring Arab states, including Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. — kommersant
- On July 17, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko stated that Ukrainian military personnel are present in many African countries and attempting to create a 'second front' against Russia; he cited Ukraine's involvement in Mali, Libya (including use of drones and unmanned boats), and Sudan. — vedomosti
Coverage (6 sources)
- Ukrainian-backed fighters detained in Iraq — Вечерняя Москва
- Iraq reports capture of militants acting on behalf of Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Fugitives acting on behalf of Ukraine detained in Iraq — Ведомости
- Iraqi Intelligence Detains Terrorists Acting on Ukraine's Instructions — Москва 24
- Iraqi authorities detained several terrorist cells involved in attacks on country's territory — ТАСС (Telegram)
- A group of fighters acting on behalf of Kyiv detained in Iraq — Вести