Iraqi Policeman Killed, Four Wounded in Suspected Islamic State Attack Near Kirkuk

An Iraqi policeman was killed and four others were wounded on Monday in an attack by gunmen believed to belong to the Islamic State group, according to two security sources.

The attackers targeted a Federal Police position southwest of the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, the sources said.

The suspected involvement of Islamic State was not confirmed in the information provided. No further details were available on the attackers.

The account did not specify the condition of the wounded officers or provide further information about how the assault unfolded.