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Pentagon officials fear ISIS militants now armed with reflective belts
PENTAGON — The Pentagon has received intelligence reports that ISIS militants are now wearing reflective belts left over from the U.S. occupation of Iraq, which officials fear could extend the lifespan of militants and delay a coalition victory in the region.
“This could be a major turning point in the fight against ISIS,” said Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Col. John Dorrian. “We calculated that 35 to 40 percent of all ISIS fighters would die by accidental deaths, but now reflective belts have dramatically reduced those numbers. It’s only a matter of time before they realize how effective these belts really are.”
The report includes a statement made by Peshmerga soldiers who claim that reflective-belt-clad ISIS fighters are almost impossible to kill.
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