19 ISIS militants killed in cleansing battles northeast of Ramadi axis
Iraqi forces. Archival photo.
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – The Head of Khalidiya Council in Anbar Province announced on Sunday, that 19 militants of the so-called ISIS were killed in the cleansing battles of Albu Bali and Khalidiya Island northeast of Ramadi axis, while pointed out to the liberation of 50% of Albu Bali area.
The Head of Khalidiya Council Ali Dawood said in a press statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “This morning the security forces carried out a wide-scale military operation on ISIS gathering in the areas of Albu Bali and Khalidiya Island, killing 19 ISIS fighters.”
Dawood added, “The security forces managed to free 50% of Albu Bali region north of Ramadi, after liberating Albu Obaid Island,” noting that, “The liberation operation of Khalidiya Island is continuous with the participation of the security services and international coalition aviation.”