ISIS repelled in Anbar by Iraqi troops, militias

Iraqi government troops and Shi'ite militiamen have reportedly repelled two ISIS attacks in Anbar Province.

News24 quoted officials, as saying that the troops used anti-tank missiles to stop a group of four would-be suicide car bombers.

Police and military officials were quoted, as saying that ISIS fighters attacked the government-held town of Husseiba with heavy mortar fire early Saturday, but had to retreat after an hours-long battle, leaving behind three destroyed vehicles and five dead fighters. At least 10 troops and militiamen were wounded in the clash.

Iraqi forces had reclaimed control of Husseiba from the ISIS group last month.

Iraqi forces, backed by Shi'ite militias, have been struggling to recapture areas lost to the ISIS group in the country's west and north.

Last month the militant group scored a stunning victory, overrunning Ramadi and capturing large amounts of ammunition and armored vehicles from fleeing government troops.