Islamic State launches two simultaneous attacks to the north and east of Tikrit
Members of the Islamic State. File photo.
Salahuddin (IraqiNews.com) A security source in Salahuddin Province declared that the self-proclaimed Islamic State group launched two simultaneous attacks on north and east of Tikrit, Alsumaria News reported on Thursday.
The source said, “The first attack was launched before midnight from two axis on Ajil oil field, east of Tikrit, where the group advanced on in Ankhila axis, south of the oil field.”
“Clashes are taking place now in the northern axis of the oil field, but security forces are fighting and summon reinforcements to repulse the attack,” the source added on condition of anonymity.
“The second attack was launched on north of Tikrit, where security forces foiled the attack but clashes are still ongoing, using medium and heavy weapons,” the source explained.
The source revealed that seven members of security forces were wounded, while the Islamic State’s casualties have not been determine so far.