Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
identify whether following news is true or not

Input:
Iraq says captures positions south of Kirkuk from Kurdish forces;BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi forces have captured several positions south of Kirkuk from Kurdish forces including the North Gas Company station, a nearby processing plant and the industrial district south of the city, an Iraqi military statement said on Monday.  Forces are continuing to advance,  it said.  ;October 16, 2017

### Response:
True news

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