According to reports, the attack was carried out with an armored vehicle and was followed by a firefight. ISIS gangs have reportedly captured the road leading to the base and clashes are reportedly ongoing.

Initial reports suggest that a senior commander of the Iraqi army has died as result of the attack and Iraqi army has dispatched reinforcement to the area.

Kirkush Military Training Base is located between Beldirûz and Mendelî towns in Xaneqîn district of Diyala province.