ISIS holds defensive line against Iraqi forces south of Fallujah
Iraqi army soldiers. Archival photo.
(IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – A security source in Anbar Province said on Friday that violent clashes broke out between the security forces and ISIS south of Fallujah.
One of the Iraqi army officers told reporters that “The security forces continued advancing into the southern axis of Fallujah in the area of Jabil (south of Fallujah),” noting that, “The security forces had faced a fierce resistance by ISIS.”
The officer, who asked to remain anonymous, added, “ISIS controls the defensive line south of Fallujah while fierce clashes between the security forces and ISIS elements are taking place in Dour al-Atba’ south of the city,” pointing out that, “The battle is still ongoing.”