3 Iraqi soldiers die in mine attack in RawaAnbar (IraqiNews.com) A commander and two soldiers were killed in a booby-trapped house in west of Anbar, a military source from the province said on Tuesday.
Speaking to AlSumaria News on Tuesday, the source said, “a booby-trapped house, exploded today, while army troops were trying to defuse it in Rawa.”
Speaking on condition of anonymity, the source added that the blast left a commander and two other soldiers were killed as a result of the explosion.
Three paramilitary personnel were killed, while five others were wounded on Sunday as a booby-trapped house in al-Qadisiya in central Rawa exploded.
2 girls detained as suspects in attack
Haditha (IraqiNews.com) Two young girls were arrested on Tuesday before carrying out a suicide bombing in western Anbar, a security source was quoted saying.
Alghad Press quoted the source saying that the pair was arrested before targeting an officer’s residence in the city of Haditha.
The source said the officer was a top commander at a force that was the first to combat Islamic State militants in Anbar, adding that the force, which started with only seven members, now comprises 90 fighters.