Iraqi forces repel IS attacks in Salahudin and Anbar

Iraqi security forces repelled attacks by the so-called Islamic State (IS) terrorists in the provinces of Salahudin and Anbar, according to security sources

Iraqi security forces repelled attacks by the so-called Islamic State (IS) terrorists in the provinces of Salahudin and Anbar, according to security sources.

A provincial security source said on condition of anonymity that Iraqi army, backed by volunteers of the Popular Mobilization Forces repelled an overnight attack by dozens of IS terrorists from two directions on Iraq’s largest oil refinery of Baiji, in Salahudin.

The source added that IS terrorists were forced to withdraw following heavy clashes with the troops which resulted in two huge fires in a few of the refinery facilities.

No more details were given regarding casualties as sporadic clashes were still underway with several extremist militants who refused to withdraw and continued fighting in some buildings.

In Anbar, Iraqi security forces continued their advance to recover the Nadhim al-Taqseem area near Tharthar Lake north of Fallujah, 50 km west of Baghdad.

The troops managed to regain control of most of the area which IS terrorists seized on Friday following attacks, including suicide bombings targeting security bases in the area.