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Islamic State seizes oil facility in north Iraq, 15 workers missing

In the radical jihadist movement recent attack in north Iraq,15 people are missing [PHOTO: Courtesy]
 

Islamic State insurgents seized a small crude oil station near the northern Iraqi city Kirkuk where 15 employees were working, security and oil officials said on Saturday.

Two officials from the state-run North Oil Co confirmed the militants seized a crude oil separation unit in Khabbaz and said 15 oil workers were missing after the company lost contact with them.

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