Iraqi military clashes with militants in Tikrit

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Skirmishes broke out Tuesday between Iraqi security forces and militants on the outskirts of Tikrit, north of Baghdad.

This comes a day after the airstrikes forced the Islamic militants to flee from a strategic dam in the country’s north. CCTV’s Sean Callebs reports from Irbil.

Iraqi military clashes with militants in Tikrit

Skirmishes broke out Tuesday between Iraqi security forces and militants on the outskirts of Tikrit, north of Baghdad. This comes a day after the airstrikes forced the Islamic militants to flee from a strategic dam in the country's north. CCTV's Sean Callebs reports from Irbil.

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