Iraq: Iraqi forces kill almost 300 ISIS fighters to recapture town of Dhuluiya 45 miles north of Baghdad
Stronghold: A militiaman runs during a search of a house after taking control of a village on the outskirts of Dhuluiya from ISIS forces
Iraqi forces have recaptured the northern town of Dhuluiya with sources claiming almost 300 ISIS fighters were killed in the battle.
Government security forces fighting alongside Shia militias began their assault of the town on the Tigris River 45 miles north of Baghdad on Sunday with raids by Iraqi helicopter and fighter jets.
By Monday afternoon they had taken control of most areas with ISIS fighters confined to small zones to the north-west where they were surrounded.
By midday Tuesday, following reports of fierce clashes overnight, security sources were claiming that the whole town was back in government’s hands.
Isis fighters are said to have suffered very heavy losses during the final assault.