
BAGHDAD
A total of 19 people were killed and a military helicopter was crashed during clashes between army and tribes in Diyala city of Iraq on Thursday.
Military officials said that fierce clashes occurred between the army and tribe forces which killed 19 people including seven soldiers, and wounding 25 others.
Sources told AA that a military helicopter was crashed as well as three military vehicles were burned down during the clashes.
Meanwhile, curfew was declared in Diyala until a further notice.