Heavy clashes erupt north of Babel

Babel (IraqiNews.com) Military source within the Iraqi Army 8th Division reported on Monday that “Heavy clashes erupted between the IA units and the terrorists affiliated to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant near Amriyat al-Fallujah and Jurf al-Sakhar district (45 km) to the north of Babel.”

The source told IraqiNews.com “Heavy clashes erupted near Fadhiliya area, Amiriyat al_Fallujah to the north of Hilla between the IA and the ISIL,” noting that “The clashes resulted in killing 35 militants, among them snipers, and injuring 10 others.”

“The IA and the Public Forces intensified their presence in these areas to prevent sneaking of militants into northern Babel region,” the source concluded. /End/