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US conducts strike in Iraq on Kataib Hezbollah commander responsible for attacks on American forces

Washington (CNN) — A US military strike on Wednesday in Baghdad killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander who was responsible for attacks on American forces in the region, according to US Central Command.

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Natasha Bertrand, Oren Liebermann, Mohammed Tawfeeq
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Haley Britzky, CNN
CNN — Washington (CNN) — A US military strike on Wednesday in Baghdad killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander who was responsible for attacks on American forces in the region, according to US Central Command.

The attack was carried out by a drone against a vehicle in Baghdad, according to US and Iraqi officials. There are no indications of collateral damage or civilian casualties, Central Command said in its statement.

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