Security forces kill 17 ISIS militants east of Ramadi
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(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – On Saturday the commander of Anbar Operations Major General Ismail al-Mahalawi announced the killing of 17 members of the so-called ISIS while trying to attack the army headquarters east of Ramadi.
The commander of Anbar Operation Ismail al-Mahalawi said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com, “ISIS attacked the troops of the army’s 41st and 40th regiments in al-Hamidiya area east of Ramadi.”
Mahalawi added, “A force from the headquarters’ guards foiled the attack and killed 17 ISIS militants, while destructed two houses and dismantled 12 improvised explosive devices.”