Security forces thwart suicide attack on army’s checkpoint on Baiji-Haditha road
Iraqi army forces. File photo.
Anbar (IraqiNews.com) Iraqi army forces managed to thwart a suicide attack, using a booby-trapped vehicle, on Baiji-Haditha road, north of Anbar, a source told Alsumaria News on Sunday.
The source said, “A booby-trapped vehicle, driven by a suicide bomber, attacked a checkpoint belonging to the 3rd regiment of the army’s 27th brigade on Baiji-Haditha road, north of Anbar.”
“Security forces managed to shell the vehicle using Kornet rockets, as well as killing the suicide bomber,” the source added on condition of anonymity.
Noteworthy, army’s 27th brigade is controlling and securing Baiji-Haditha road, after being liberated last year from the Islamic State’s grip.