One martyr and four injured from the federal police in an attack by "ISIS" in Kirkuk.

An security source in Kirkuk reported today, Monday, the death of one martyr and the injury of four others following an attack on the third battalion of the ninth brigade of the federal police in the al-Birghliya - Al-Danadish area, located in the Hawija district in the southwestern part of the province.

The source, in a press statement reported by the "Video News Agency", stated that the attack targeted the security checkpoint and also resulted in the destruction of several thermal cameras located at the site.

He added that security forces cordoned off the area surrounding the incident, while they began procedures to investigate the circumstances and identify the party responsible for the attack, while continuing search and inspection operations in the area.

The source confirmed that the injuries of the other four individuals varied and they were transferred to a hospital for treatment.