Iraqi Military Have Lanched A Massive Attack Targeting ISIS Leader. His Fate Remains Unknown

DW: 'Islamic State' chief targeted in airstrikes, says Iraqi military

Fresh airstrikes have killed at least 13 commanders of the notorious militant group, the military said in a statement. But the army stopped short of confirming the militant leader's presence at the targeted house.

Iraqi warplanes carried out strikes on a house where Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who heads the "Islamic State" militant group, was believed be to meeting with other commanders, the Iraqi military said in a statement on Monday.

The military said F-16s targeted the house on Saturday in western Iraq. It published the names of 13 commanders of the militant group, although al-Baghdadi failed to make the list.

The statement comes amid local news reports that the "Islamic State" chief had been injured over the weekend and attempted to flee to the militant group's stronghold in Syria.

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Iraq hits IS commanders, Baghdadi fate unclear: statement -- AFP
Iraqi air strike hits house where meeting of ISIS commanders was taking place, killing at least 13 -- Daily Mail
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