Security forces foil ISIS attack on Ajil and Alas oil fields
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(IraqiNews.com) Kirkuk – On Saturday, an informed source announced, that the so-called ISIS launched an attack on Ajil and Alas oil fields, while pointed out that the security forces foiled the attack and managed to kill 45 members belonging to ISIS.
The source said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “Today the security forces from the army, Federal Police and al-Hashd al-Shaabi managed to foil an attack launched by more than 150 fighters of ISIS on Ajil and Alas oil fields,” pointing out that, “The attack resulted in the killing of 25 ISIS members and wounding of 20 others.”
The source also pointed out, “15 members of the army, police and al-Hashd al-Shaabi were either killed or wounded in the attack,” adding that, “ISIS prepared for the attack two weeks ago, but the security forces managed to foil the attack and forced ISIS to retreat.”