Long War Journal: Islamic State captures dam, overruns base in western Iraq
The Islamic State seized control of a dam and overran a military barracks in the Thar Thar area in western Iraq over the past several days. Over 120 Iraqi soldiers and a senior general were killed during the Islamic State offensive.
In a video released by ‘Amaq News, the Islamic State’s unofficial news agency, the jihadist group claimed to have taken control of the Thar Thar dam, which is located northeast of Fallujah in Anbar province. Islamic State fighters attacked the complex with “explosive-laden vehicles,” or suicide car bombs, before engaging with Iraqi troops in a firefight, Reuters noted. Also, the jihadist group was able to take over a nearby military barracks.
More News On The Islamic State Overrunning An Iraqi Military Base In Anbar Province
Islamic State Seizes Dam, Kills Iraqi General, 127 Soldiers -- Bloomberg
Islamic State seizes dam, kills Iraqi general and more than 100 soldiers -- Sydney Morning Herald
Islamic State takes military barracks, dam in Iraq's Anbar: sources -- Reuters
Islamic State makes advances in Iraq’s Anbar province -- Scroll.in
Islamic State offensives stretch Iraq’s elite troops thin -- McClatchy News
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