4 Pakistani ISIS elements killed, 126 explosive devices dismasted in Anbar
Iraqi security forces. Archival photo.
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – Iraqi Defense Ministry announced the cleansing of several areas in Anbar, as well as the killing of ISIS terrorists, including Pakistanis, in addition to the bombing of several improvised explosive devices.
According to ministry’s statement, issued latter on Tuesday, “Anbar Operations Command backed by tribal fighters, al-Hashed al-Sha’bi militia and in coordination with the province of Babylon, managed to cleanse the area of al-Majra, al-Ankur, al-Bu Maraa and the strategic road of al-Majra village. ”
The statement added that the operation resulted in the dismantlement of 86 explosive devices planted on the strategic road, in addition to bombing 40 explosive devices in the area Albu Mari alongside al-Habbaniyah Lake, as well as arresting two of the most wanted suspects.”
The statement also pointed out to “the killing of 6 ISIS terrorists, including 4 Pakistani nationalities, and the burning and destruction of a wheel.”