Almotamar.net - A group of armed saboteurs ambushed early on Tuesday a number of military soldiers and officers in Dalea province, killing five soldiers and an officer, a military source said.

The saboteurs attacked the military individuals in Mafraq Dalea area, as they were returning from their holidays to the 33 armored brigade, the source said, adding that they managed to abduct 12 soldiers, whom were taken to an unknown area.

A number of the saboteurs were killed in the clashes and 21 others were arrested, including two wounded, in addition to capturing a mortar, six RPG launchers and a quantity of light weapons that were in possession of the saboteurs, he said.