According to reports from the ground, ISIS gangs attacked a position of Shengal Defense Units (YBS) near the village of Hellus in Madiwan town at around 05:45 local time this morning.

The attack was carried out with 4 bomb-laden vehicles.

Fighting erupted after YBS fighters retaliated the gangs. The attack was repelled and a bomb-laden vehicle was destroyed before reaching its target location.

Facing fierce resistance, the ISIS gangs had to retreat from the area. Details about the confrontation were not immediately available.