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Islamic State Turning To Tunnel Bombs, Says DoD Agency

June 10 2015

Iraq

U.S. officials say the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group in both Iraq and Syria has been using tunnel bombs under their targets, reports Defense One.

Several dozen have reportedly been exploded in Syria. They were also used in the ISIS assault on Ramadi in western Iraq, according to Pentagon officials and documents.

At least 45 such bombs have been utilized in both countries over the last two years, according to the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization...

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