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Anbar Antics: 7+ die
 Iraqi commander dies in sniper attack in Khalidiya Island (IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – A military source in Anbar province announced on Monday that the commander of Rapid Reaction Forces was killed by ISIS sniper, east of Ramadi. Sharing details the source said, “A regiment of Rapid Reaction Forces, under the command of Maj. Gen. Abdul Amir Hamidi, carried out search operations at the liberated areas in Khalidiya Island, 23 km east of Ramadi.” “The unit was attacked by ISIS snipers, killing the regiment commander,” further added the source seeking anonymity. 6 ISIS suicide bomber die in Khalidiya Island (IraqiNews.com) Anbar – Anbar Operations Command announced today that six ISIS suicide bombers were killed during a security operation in eastern Ramadi. Commander of Anbar Operations Major General Ismail al-Mahalawi said, “Forces from the army’s 10th brigade during search operations conducted today at areas near Khalidiya Island in eastern Ramadi killed six suicide bombers wearing explosive belts.” Mahalawi added, “The joint security forces are continuing their operation in Khalidiya Island and are preparing to conduct an operation to liberate Ramadi Island in the coming few days.” 25 percent of Fallujah secured Shadows of 'Nam (IraqiNews.com) Anbar – West of Baghdad Operations Command announced about securing 25 per cent of areas of Fallujah and cleaning it from ISIS remnants, as well as diffusing a number IEDs and booby-trapped houses. The commander of West of Baghdad Operations Major General Saad Harbeya said, “Security forces managed to clean 25 per cent of Fallujah from ISIS control and secure all areas of the city in preparation for the return of displaced persons to their liberated areas.” Harbeya added, “Security forces managed to diffuse and detonate 8000 IEDs, 1560 booby-trapped houses and 48 explosives laboratories, in addition to seizing 52 weapons cache and liberating 240 km of main roads in Fallujah.” “The security force in cooperation with the government committees are working to clean the city and re-operate drinking water stations and rehabilitate services and projects in preparation for the return of displaced persons,” he said. Posted by: badanov 2016-08-10 |
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