Security forces kill 12 militants in confrontations south and east of Fallujah
Iraqi Counter-Terrorism forces. File photo.
IraqiNews.com) Anbar – A security source in Anbar province announced on Sunday, that 12 ISIS elements were killed in confrontations with the army south and east of Fallujah.
The source said in an interview for IraqiNews.com, “A force from the army belonging to the 1st Rapid Intervention Division was able, today, to repel an ISIS attack on its headquarters in al-Hayakil area south of Fallujah,” pointing out that “another force from the same division repelled ISIS attack in Subaihat area east of Fallujah. ”
The source, who asked to remain anonymous, added: “The security forces were able to kill 12 elements of the organization and destroy a vehicle that was carrying heavy weapons, in addition to causing losses in the ranks of ISIS.”