Islamic State controls dozens of oil wells in Alas, steals 100 barrels daily
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Salahuddin (IraqiNews.com) A leader in al-Hashd al-Shaabi announced on Sunday, that the Islamic State group is controlling dozens of oil wells in Alas field, east of Salahuddin Province, while pointed out that the group is stealing nearly 100 barrels daily.
The leader Odai al-Khedran said in a press statement, “The Islamic State is still controlling dozens of oil wells in Alas fields, east of Salahuddin Province, while stealing nearly 100 barrels daily to be sent toward Hawija then outside the country.”
“The Islamic State is relying on Alas oil field to secure the needed funds for its fighters,” Khedran added.
Alas oil field in one of the largest fields east of Salahuddin, and it was producing more than 30 thousand barrels daily before June 2014.