Atheer Raad Karbalaa Satellite Channel Correspondent was injured during escorting military forces in Hatra District western Mosul. Press Freedom Advocacy Association coordinator confirmed that Raad was injured yesterday at 3:00 pm during the operations that were carried out to restore Hatra. An explosive charge detonated resulting in his injury in the lower back. He was immediately transferred to Kadhmiya Teaching Hospital. By this injury, Raad is wounded for the third time during escorting military forces.
At the time that the Association wishes our colleague soon recovery, it calls upon all media staffs to be cautious during their movement in the hot zones.