Security forces destruct Islamic State’s tunnels in Khalidiya
One of the Islamic State’s members inside a tunnel.
Anbar (IraqiNews.com) A source in Anbar Province revealed that security forces started to destruct the tunnels of the Islamic State group in Khalidiya area, east of Ramadi, Alsumaria News reported on Wednesday.
The source said, “Joint forces from Iraqi Army and police, in coordination with Khalidiya District Council started, today, to destruct the tunnels of the Islamic State group in al-Malahema area in Khalidiya vicinity.”
“Security forces managed to reopen main and secondary roads in al-Malahema area, after removing the remnants of the Islamic State, to facilitate the return of displaced persons to the area,” the source added on condition of anonymity.
Noteworthy, security force liberated al-Khalidiya area few months ago, while continue to cleanse and secure the liberated areas in preparation for the return of displaced people.