Top IS leader killed in Sirte clashes, sources say
The IS senior leader Abu Al-Baraa Al-Masri was killed in clashes in Sirte Friday, reported sources from Al-Bunyan Al-Marsousc Saturday.
The sources added that Abu Al-Baraa was killed in Jizah frontline in the Friday clashes by Misurata-led forces of Al-Bunyan Al-Marsous.
“Abu Al-Baraa was killed along with two IS snipers.” The sources added.
The forces of Al-Bunyan Al-Marsous also detonated a booby trapped car in Jizah frontline on the seaside of Sirte city, killing all IS militants inside the vehicle.
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