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Iraq
Anbar Antics: 96+ die
2016-01-29
ISIS Military Commander in Fallujah, 8 other members killed in Karma area

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – On Wednesday, al-Hashed al-Shaabi Command in Anbar Province announced the death of the Military Commander of Fallujah area in the so-called ISIS, along with eight of his associates during the cleansing battles of al-Karma area east of Fallujah (62 km west of Baghdad).

The Commander of the 3rd Regiment of al-Hashed al-Shaabi Colonel Mahmoud Mardi Jumaili stated, “Today, security forces have carried out a large-scale military operation against the strongholds of ISIS in Subaihat area in al-Karma District (19 km east of Fallujah), killing Mishan Abdul Hamid Jumaili (Abu Obeida) who was also known as the Military Commander of Fallujah area in ISIS, along with eight of his associates.”

Jumaili added, “The security forces were also able to destroy three vehicles equipped with heavy and medium weapons in Subaihat area,” noting that, “The cleansing battles are ongoing in the vicinity of al-Karma east of Falluja to weaken ISIS capabilities and drain their forces.”

Dozens of ISIS members killed in aerial bombardment north of Ramadi

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – A source in the Joint Special Operations Command announced on Thursday, that dozens of ISIS members were killed in an aerial bombardment in northern Ramadi (110 km west of Anbar).

The source said in a statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “At noon today, Iraqi Air Force has carried out air strikes on ISIS gatherings in the northern axis in Albu Diab area (17 km north of Ramadi), killing dozens of ISIS members,” pointing out that, “The operation was carried out based on accurate information from the Directorate of Military Intelligence.”

The source, who asked anonymity, added: “The shelling operation is ongoing in order to attack ISIS gatherings and cleanse the entire city of Ramadi.”

Noteworthy, majority of Anbar Province’s cities were controlled by ISIS, while the security forces have begun wide cleansing battles and managed to retake the city of Ramadi after fierce battle.

Iraqi police kill 28 ISIS militants in Husaiybah east of Ramadi

(IraqiNews.com) The Federal Police Command announced on Thursday, that 28 ISIS elements were killed during military operations in the area of Husaiybah east of Ramadi.

Federal police captain Raed Shaker Jawdat said in a brief statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “The Federal Police Forces conducted painful strikes during military operations against the ISIS organization in the area of Husaiybah (7 km east of Ramadi), resulting in the death of 24 elements of the organization.”

Jawdat added, “The forces also killed 4 ISIS militants by targeting their shelter with rockets east of Ramadi, in addition to destroying a vehicle that was carrying supplies near al-Sharshuh markets in Husaiybah.”

Anti-Terrorism Bureau announces liberation of 95% of Ramadi

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – On Thursday, Commander of the Anti-Terrorism Bureau Brigadier General Abdul Ghany al-Asadi announced, that 95% of Ramadi city was liberated from ISIS control, while pointed out that six emergency regiments from the police will secure the liberated areas.

Asadi said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “The Anti-Terrorism forces managed to liberate 95% of Ramadi City,” pointing out that, “The non-liberated areas in Ramadi are only al-Sijariya and Husaibah and they were assigned to another military units.”

“Six emergency regiments from the Province police are now controlling and securing the liberated areas,” Asadi continued.

60 ISIS members killed, 19 booby-trapped vehicles destructed north of Ramadi

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – On Thursday, Commander of Anbar operations Brigadier General Ismail al-Mahalawi announced, that 60 members of the so-called the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) were killed and 19 booby-trapped vehicles were destructed, while indicated that the Army forces imposed its full control on the situation north of the city.

Mahalawi said in a statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “ISIS intensified its attacks on the headquarters of the army’s 10th brigade, brigade 40 and brigade 39 in al-Tharthar area north of Ramadi.”

“The army forces backed by the international coalition aviation, Iraqi Army Aviation, army artillery, in addition to the Iraqi Air Force managed to kill 60 members of the so-called the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), while destructed 19 booby-trapped vehicles driven by suicide bombers and inflicted heavy human and material losses on them,” Mahalawi added.

Iraqi army advances into al-Sajariyah area east of Ramadi

(IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – Anbar Operations Command announced on Thursday, that the Iraqi forces managed to advance into the area of al-Sajariyah east of Ramadi.

The commander of Anbar Operations, Maj. Gen. Ismail al-Mahalawi, said in a statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “The army’s 8th brigade advanced, this morning, in the liberation of al-Sajariyah area east of Ramadi from ISIS,” noting that, “The operation is being carried out under his leadership.”

Mahalawi added, “The Iraqi Army Aviation as well as the international coalition aviation are participating in the operation,” pointing out that, “The forces are advancing towards their targets in al-Sajariyah amid weak resistance by the enemy.”
Posted by:badanov

#1  "Karma area", all right
Posted by: Frank G   2016-01-29 14:56  

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