“Unfortunately, we have four injured Peshmerga in a cowardly attack today by ISIS terrorists on a guard post of the fifth infantry Peshmerga brigade in Kalan close to kolajo sector," the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs initially said in a statement on Twitter.

 “Our forces responded heavily, and everything is under control now," the Ministry added.

An improvised explosive device (IED) hit a Peshmerga convoy that went to help the force following the attack, local reports said. (ILKHA)