Iraqi police forces withdraw after ISIS seizes Mallab area in southern Ramadi
(IraqiNews.com) Al-Anbar – A security source in Anbar province said Sunday, that the ISIS militants seized al-Mallab area after clashes erupted with the police forces in southern Ramadi.
The source informed IraqiNews.com, “The ISIS militants seized the area of al-Mallab, located in southern Ramadi, after clashes erupted between them and the local police forces,” pointing out that, “The forces have withdrawn from the area to al-Sajariyah area in eastern Ramadi.”
“The clashes between the two sides resulted in killing 7 officers, including the police chief of al-Mallab area, Lt. Col. Muthana al-Jabri, and injuring 20 officers and police representatives.”