IS attacks security forces, kills and wounds 4 army members
Islamic State members. File photo.
Anbar (IraqiNews.com) An official source revealed that four army members were either killed or wounded in an attack launched by the Islamic State group in Anbar Province.
The source said, “An improvised explosive device, emplaced by the Islamic State, exploded near an army patrol in al-Sakkar area, between Rutba District and the city of Ramadi, in Anbar Province.”
“The blast caused material damage to the vehicle, as well as killing two army members, a soldier and an officer, in addition to wounding two others,” the source added on condition of anonymity.
The Islamic State launches attacks on the district of Rutba from its last strongholds in Qaim, Anah and Rawah, west of Anbar.