PMF Says It Repelled Attack on 44th Brigade Position in Nineveh

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – A position belonging to the 44th Brigade of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) came under attack along a road linking Hadar and Rawa in Nineveh province on Sunday, with the PMF saying its forces successfully repelled the assault.

In a statement the PMF said the attack targeted one of the 44th Brigade’s positions in the Hadar sector, along the road connecting the two areas.

The force confirmed that its personnel responded to the assault and repelled the attackers. However, the statement did not provide further details about the nature of the attack, the identity of those responsible, or whether there were any casualties.

Nineveh province, which borders Syria, has long been a key security area for Iraqi forces due to its proximity to the border and the presence of militant groups, particularly remnants of the Islamic State (ISIS).

Although Iraq declared territorial victory over ISIS in 2017, the group has continued to pose a security threat through sporadic attacks, particularly in rural and remote areas where security forces face challenges maintaining a continuous presence.

The PMF, a state-affiliated umbrella organization comprising various armed factions, has been involved in security operations across several Iraqi provinces, including Nineveh, as part of efforts to prevent militant activity and maintain stability.