Explosion at Popular Mobilization Forces Headquarters Southeast of Baghdad Kills One + Video
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing local Iraqi sources and Shafaq News, a powerful explosion occurred this afternoon in southeastern Baghdad.
A security source reported that the blast took place at one of the Popular Mobilization Forces’ bases near the city of Besmaya, southeast of Baghdad.
The PMF issued a statement confirming that one member was martyred and two others were wounded. The explosion happened accidentally during a technical mission in Jurf Al-Naddaf area, Baghdad.
The statement added that the blast resulted from explosives left behind by the terrorist group ISIS.
The Popular Mobilization Forces emphasized they have taken necessary measures and stressed that clearing areas from remnants of terrorists will continue.
