Iraqi forces kill 15 ISIS militants, retake Samarra-Tharthar road

Salahuddin (IraqiNews.com) On Sunday, a source within Samarra Operations Command confirmed, that the security forces have killed 15 ISIS elements and regained control over Samarra-Tharthar main road.

The source told IraqiNews, “Violent clashes between the security forces and ISIS militants broke out on Samarra-Tharthar road,” noting that, “The clashes resulted in killing 15 ISIS militants and destroying 30 explosives in the area.”

“Iraqi forces regained control over the main road along with its towers and security checkpoints,” the source added.