ISIS claims checkpoint attack in central Libya

BY Libyan Express Feb 22, 2018 - 21:51 Updated: Feb 22, 2018 - 21:51

Operation Dignity control Hun town, Jufra city in central Libya (Photo: Internet)

ISIS terrorists claimed on their media agency Amaq on Thursday the Wednesday explosive attack on a checkpoint for forces loyal to warlord Khalifa Haftar in Waddan, Al-Jufra in central Libya – at the Kenshello checkpoint – where three fighters were killed and three others were wounded.

“A suicide attacker killed the renegade militia fighters of Khalifa Haftar in Libya.” The ISIS militants announced on their media arm.

On Wednesday morning, an explosion killed three fighters loyal to east Libya-based commander Khalifa Haftar in central Libya’s Al-Jufra – particularly in Waddan town.

The explosion also injured three others and destroyed two military vehicles used by the checkpoint personnel.

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