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Anbar Antics: 10+ die
 10 ISIS Turbans die in Iraqi airstrike (IraqiNews.com) ANBAR- The commander of Anbar Operations Maj. Gen. Ismail Mahlawi announced on Sunday that ten (10) ISIS fighters were killed in aerial raid carried out by international coalition aircrafts at the northern city of Ramadi. Mahlawi ,in a press statement, said, “The International Coalition Flight, in coordination with the 10th Division of Anbar Operations, bombarded a terrorist hideout at Al-Bu Ali al-Jassim in Ramadi Island situated towards the north of Ramadi city.” Adding further, Mahlawi said, “Apart from the death of ten (10) ISIS fighters, the bombing also destroyed ISIS hideouts and caused other damages.” It is worth mentioning here that the ISIS has been controlling Ramadi Island since mid 2014, while the security forces and the tribal fighters have been preparing to regain their lost control. Iraqi forces capture 4 areas in al-Dolab (IraqiNews.com) ANBAR – Al-Hashd al-Shaabi Command in al-Anbar Province announced liberating four areas in al-Dolab west of Ramadi and added that a majority of ISIS members have fled towards Euphrates River and desert areas. The Intelligence Director of al-Somoud brigade Nazim al-Jaghifi in a press statement, said, “The security forces backed by al-Somoud brigade successfully liberated al-Dowailiya, al-Sharqiya, al-Aliya and al-Kareya at al-Dolab in Heet district- 70 km west of Ramadi,” adding, “The operation resulted in the arrest of three (3) ISIS members.” “Complete liberation of al-Dolab will be announced by the security forces in the coming hours. Iraqi flag will also be raised over its buildings,” Jaghifi added. Iraqi attack in al-Dolab begins (IraqiNews.com) Anbar- The commander of al-Jazeera Operations, Maj. Gen. Qassim al-Muhammadi announced on Sunday about the beginning of liberalization operation of al-Doulab area, west of Heet city. Al-Muhammadi, in a press statement, said, “This morning, troops of the 7th Division carried out a military operation to liberate al-Doulab area- 70 km west of Ramadi.” Adding further Mohammadi said, “The tribal fighters and international coalition aviation will participate in this operation. This area is very important as this is regarded as ISIS last bastion west of Heet city.” It may be mentioned here that the security forces and the tribal groups were able to liberate Heet and Kabisa cities, west of Ramadi, two months ago and gain complete control. Iraqi warbirds hammer ISIS positions at Khalidiya Island (IraqiNews.com) Anbar – Official journalists with the Ministry of Defense informed that a number of ISIS members were killed, two headquarters and booby-trapped vehicles destroyed at an Iraqi air strike in Khalidiya Island, Anbar. The journalists in a statement said, “Based on accurate intelligence inputs, the Iraqi Air Force carried out an airstrike against ISIS members in Khalidiya Island (Albu Bali). These members were preparing to launch an extensive attack on the security forces near the Japanese Bridge and al-Tharthar area, in order to open a passage for its besieged militants towards the desert of Ramadi.” Adding further it stated, “The airstrike resulted in the destruction of two headquarters, killing of a number of ISIS members, as well as shattering of a number of booby-trapped vehicles.” Posted by: badanov 2016-07-18 |
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