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Anbar antics
Iraqi forces drive back ISIS attack in Anbar, 3 ISIS troops die(IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – A security source in the Rapid Intervention Forces in Anbar province said on Sunday, that the security forces had killed three suicide bombers wearing explosive belts during clashes with ISIS militants east of Ramadi. The source said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com, “A force from the Rapid Intervention Forces managed to monitor the movements of ISIS elements that had worn explosive belts and intended to detonate themselves against the security forces stationed in the area of Husaiybah (7 km east of Ramadi).” The source also noted, “The suicide bombers attempted to sneak into the defensive line, however, the security forces monitored them and killed three suicide bombers that were wearing explosive belts.” Iraqi sappers detonate 64 IEDs in Anbar (IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – The commander of Anbar Operations Command, Maj. Gen. Ismail al-Mahalawi, announced on Sunday detonating 64 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the area of Albu Faraj north of Ramadi. Mahalawi said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “An engineering force belonging to Anbar Operations managed to detonate 64 explosive devices that were found in the area of Albu Faraj north of Ramadi,” noting that, “The army forces continue their operations to cleanse the northern areas of Ramadi City.” 4 ISIS Bad Guys have a Very Bad Day in Anbar (IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – A security source in Anbar province said on Sunday, that 4 ISIS elements were killed during violent clashes with the security forces northeast of Ramadi. The source said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “A force from the army’s 10th brigade had managed to repel an attack by ISIS on one of the military sites in the area of Albu Ainyah northeast of Ramadi,” pointing out that, “The force clashed with the ISIS killing four elements of [the organization] and seizing their light and medium weapons.” 12 ISIS troops die in battles near Haditha (IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – The leader of Albu Nimir tribe, Naeem Gaood, announced the killing of 12 ISIS elements in a military operation by the security forces and tribal fighters northwest of Bruwana area. Gaood said in a statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “The security forces and tribal fighters had carried out an extensive security operation to cleanse the northern and western part of Bruwana area in the district of Haditha (160 km west of Ramadi).” Gaood added, “The security forces and tribal fighters clashed with ISIS elements northwest of Bruwana,” noting that, “The confrontations resulted in killing 12 ISIS elements.” Posted by: badanov 2016-01-11 |
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