Video Shows Islamic State’s Destruction of Hatra

Islamic State extremists at Iraq's ancient city of Hatra destroyed the archaeological site by smashing sledgehammers into its walls and shooting Kalashnikov assault rifles at priceless statues, a new militant video purportedly from the group shows. Militants last month attacked Hatra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, officials and local residents said, though the extent of the damage remains unclear because it’s in territory still controlled by the Islamic State group. The video,...

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