Iraqi security forces killed about 16 terrorists of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group in Northern Babil province.
''The security forces carried out a wide security operation in Sahrawi area at the borders between Jurf al-Sakher and Amiriyat al-Fallujah areas that resulted in killing 16 terrorists,'' a security source said.
''The security forces also managed to destroy several terrorists' shelters during the same security operation,'' the source added.