Security forces repulse ISIS attack north of Ramadi, 3 booby-trapped vehicles destroyed
Iraqi security forces. File photo.
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – On Thursday the Mayor of Ramadi Ibrahim al-Awsaj announced, that the security forces repulsed an attack launched by ISIS and destructed three booby-trapped vehicles north of Ramadi, while indicated to the participation of the international coalition aviation and Iraqi Air Force.
Awsaj said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com, “ISIS launched an attack on the security forces who were stationed in Albu Eitha area north of Ramadi using three booby-trapped vehicles.”
Awsaj added, “The security forces from the army, police and tribal fighters managed to repel the attack and destroyed three booby-trapped vehicles driven by suicide bombers, as well as killing 9 ISIS terrorists,” pointing out that, “The international coalition aviation and Iraqi Air Force participated in the repulse of the attack.”