Iraqi forces repel ISIS attack on Bruwana, 18 militants killed
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(IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – A security force in Anbar province said on Thursday, that the Iraqi security forces backed by tribal fighters managed to repel an attack by ISIS on the area of Bruwana in the district of Haditha west of the province.
The source said in a brief statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “In the late hours of yesterday, ISIS attacked the area of Bruwana in the district of Haditha (160 km west of Ramadi), resulting in the outbreak of clashes between the security forces and tribal fighters on the one hand and ISIS elements on the other hand.”
The source also added, “The security forces and tribal fighters killed 18 elements of the organization and forced the rest of them to withdraw.”