Iraqi troops and Shia militiamen have reportedly repelled an attack launched by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) that left 10 soldiers dead in Anbar province.
Anbar councilman Athal al-Fahdawi said that the jihadists attacked the government-held town of Khalidiyah early Friday morning with mortars and five suicide car bombs, reported Fox News.
He added that the ISIS fighters were forced to retreat after an hour-long battle, leaving behind 12 dead fighters.
The loss comes after the terror outfit recently secured a victory over Ramadi, the provincial capital of Anbar.
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