Army forces repel IS attack on Salahuddin Province
Iraqi army forces.
Salahuddin (IraqiNews.com) Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday, that security forces managed to repel an attack launched by the Islamic State, in Salahuddin Province.
The ministry released a statement saying that forces from Salahuddin Operations Command repulsed an attack launched by the Islamic State terrorist group, on the troops stationed in al-Harariyat-Baiji area, as well as destroying 5 hideouts belonging to the group.
Security forces also managed to burn a vehicle belonging to the terrorist group, which was carrying militants and trying to attack the troops of the 3rd regiment, the statement added.
On Friday, Islamic State terrorists attacked Gardagli village in Amerli District, east of Salahuddin, where violent clashes took place, until al-Hashd al-Shaabi managed to stabilize the situation.