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Iraqi forces thwart ISIS attack on Baiji oil refinery

Biji oil refinery is the largest oil refinery in Iraq. File photo.
Baiji oil refinery is the largest oil refinery in Iraq. File photo.

Salahuddin (IraqiNews.com) On Tuesday a security source in Salahuddin province said that Iraqi security forces managed to foil an attack on Baiji oil refinery.

The source informed IraqiNews.com “Security forces foiled an ISIS attack on the key oil refinery in Baiji, adding that the strategic town is under control by the security forces.”

Earlier today, sources in the town of Baiji said that tens of ISIS militants have been killed during clashes around the key town of Baiji in north Tikrit.