By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-drone-destroys-iraqi-militant-mortar-position Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. drone destroys Iraqi militant mortar position World Aug 12, 2014 10:54 AM EDT WASHINGTON — U.S. military officials say an armed American drone has attacked and destroyed a mortar position of Islamic militants in northern Iraq. The U.S. Central Command issued a brief statement saying the Tuesday morning attack targeted a mortar position that was firing on members of the Kurdish militia who were defending civilians attempting to evacuate the Sinjar area. No other details were provided. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — U.S. military officials say an armed American drone has attacked and destroyed a mortar position of Islamic militants in northern Iraq. The U.S. Central Command issued a brief statement saying the Tuesday morning attack targeted a mortar position that was firing on members of the Kurdish militia who were defending civilians attempting to evacuate the Sinjar area. No other details were provided. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now