Airstrikes Hit Jurf al-Sakhar: Casualties Among Iraqi Hashid Shaabi Fighters

Two Iraqi Hashid Shaabi fighters were killed and three seriously wounded after airstrikes caused explosions in Jurf al-Sakhar, south of Baghdad. Search operations continue for any additional casualties. The PMF, comprising mainly Shi'ite paramilitaries, has been integrated into Iraq's security forces and includes Iran-aligned groups.

Two fighters of the Iraqi Hashid Shaabi were killed and three others wounded in airstrikes leading to at least four explosions in Jurf al-Sakhar, located south of Baghdad, a spokesperson for the Popular Mobilization Forces reported on Saturday.

Search and rescue operations are underway as authorities seek any further casualties from the incident.

The PMF, known as Hashd al-Shaabi in Arabic, is a coalition of primarily Shi'ite paramilitary groups. Formally part of Iraq's state security services, the umbrella organization includes factions with ties to Iran.

(With inputs from agencies.)