Paramilitary al-Hashed al-Sha’bi forces repel ISIS attack on Baiji, 19 militants killed
Al-Hashed al-Sha’bi militia fighters. Archival photo.
(IraqiNews.com) Salahuddin – Asaab Ahl al-Haq announced Monday, that 19 elements of ISIS have been killed in violent clashes with the Iraqi security forces in west of Baiji District.
Assab Ahl al-Haq spokesperson, Jawad al-Talibawy, stated for IraqiNews.com, “A militant group belonging to ISIS had carried out an assault on the area of Tal Abu Garad in west of Baiji District,” noting that, “The forces of al-Hashed foiled the attack and managed to kill 19 militants.”
“The forces have seized two vehicles along with medium weapons,” al-Talibawy also added.