Urgent – Heavy clashes erupt in Hit district

Anbar (IraqiNews.com) Security official told IraqiNews.com “Heavy clashes erupted in Hit district of western Anbar province between the Iraqi Security Forces from one side and the terrorists of the Islamic State on the other side.”

The source clarified “Terrorists of the ISIL attempted to end the siege which started on the district by the ISF about a month ago but the ISF foiled their attempt and forbid them from escaping from the district.”

“Clashes resulted in killing many terrorists,” the source added, noting that “Commander of Baghdadi Quick Response Force, Colonel Haithem al-Jighaifi, was killed during the clashes.” /End/