ISIS gangs attempted to attack the people in Mediban and Hellus villages of Shengal at around 00:00 last night. Taking immediate action, fighters of the Shengal Resistance Units (YBS) frustrated the attack.

Ensuing clashes in the region continued till 4 am this morning. After suffering a defeat during the fighting, ISIS gangs attempted to launch another attack with bomb-laden vehicles at 05:50 local time.

Fighting resumed as YBS fighters noticed the attempt of the terrorists in advance, and continued till 7 am in the morning.

Following the clashes, YBS fighters started an operation in coordination with Iraqi army forces which is reported to be continuing and expanding.