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Heet Island "fully" captured
Not keeping terribly close track, but I believe this is the third time Iraqi military leadership has declared Heet fully liberated.
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – The commander of Anbar Operations, Major General Ismail al-Mahalawi, announced, that the security forces fully liberated Heet Island from the ISIS control, while pointed out to the participation of the international coalition air force, Iraqi Air Force and Army Aviation.

Mahalawi said in a press statement, “Amry troops managed to liberate Heet Island, north of Heet city, from the ISIS control.”

“The liberation battle was carried out without any resistance from the ISIS side,” Mahalawi explained. “The international coalition air force, Iraqi Air Force, Army Aviation and Artillery participated in the liberation battle of Heet Island,” Mahalawi added.

Three weeks ago, security forces and tribal fighter started an extensive offensive to liberate Heet Island from the ISIS control.


Iraqi forces capture 9 bomb factories in Anbar


(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – An Iraqi media outlet reported on Tuesday, that army forces found nine explosives factories in Ramadi Island, north of Ramadi.

Al Sumaria News stated, “Forces from the army’s 10th brigade found nine explosives factories in Ramadi Island, north of the city,” adding that, “The [security] forces also discovered three local-made rockets launchers in Ramadi Island.”

The security forces managed to liberate Ramadi Island and imposed their control over it, while the engineering brigades continue removing land mines and improvised explosive devices from the area.
Posted by: badanov 2016-10-12
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