2nd phase of Iraqi Fallujah offensive begins
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – The leadership of al-Hashed al-Shaabi in Anbar Province announced on Saturday, that the Iraqi security forces launched the second phase of Fallujah liberation operations to free the city from the so-called ISIS control.
The leadership of al-Hashed al-Shaabi said in a brief statement received by IraqiNews.com, “This morning the second phase of the liberation operations of the city of Fallujah was started from the western axis towards Saqlawiyah vicinity,” adding that, “The security forces moved towards the village of al-Bakra and al-Shohada neighborhood in Saqlawiyah in northern Fallujah.”
Noteworthy, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Monday (23 May 2016), that the security forces had started military operations to liberate the city of Fallujah, while emphasized that ISIS has no choice but to flee from the battle.
80 ISIS Bad Guys die in airstrike near Ramadi
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – A security source in Anbar Province revealed on Saturday, that more than 80 ISIS members were killed by an air strike on a tunnel belonging to the organization north of Ramadi.
The source said in a statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “The international coalition aircraft bombarded a tunnel belonging to ISIS in Albu Bali area in Khalidiya Island north of Ramadi, killing 80 ISIS members.”
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, added, “The air strike was carried out based on accurate intelligence information.”
Iraqi forces liberate Bakara
(IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – Media officials with the Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday, that the security forces had managed to liberate the village of al-Bakara north of the city of Fallujah.
The officials said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “The Federal Police Command liberated the village of Bakara north of Sajar,” pointing out that, “The [security] forces are still advancing into their specified targets.”
Last week, Secretary-General of Badr Organization Hadi al-Ameri announced the complete liberation of the area of Sajar north of Fallujah in Anbar Province.
110 ISIS troops die in operations near al-Karma
(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – On Saturday, Baghdad Operations Command announced, that 100 terrorists were killed and 2030 people were evacuated from the northern axis of Karma, while pointed out to the destruction of 39 hideouts belonging to the enemy.
The command said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “The security forces in the northern axis of Karma, Albu Shajal axis, al-Lahib, Jesr al-Tofaha axis, backed by al-Hashd al-Shaabi, tribal fighters, al-Hashd al-Ashaeri, Army Aviation, Iraqi Air Force, international coalition aviation and artillery, managed in the past 24 hours to kill 110 terrorists and wound 20 others, as well as destroying 18 vehicles, including one booby-trapped vehicle.”
The statement added, “The operations also resulted in seizing an exclusive belt and materials, in addition to dismantling 535 improvised explosive devices and 20 houses,” pointing out that, “Three laboratories, two bulldozers and 39 hideouts were also destroyed during the operations.”
“The army’s 6th brigade and 14th infantry brigade evacuated 2030 people through safe havens,” the statement continued.
Iraqi forces destroy 2 VBIEDs near Fallujah
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – The commander of Anbar Operations Major General Ismail al-Mahalawi announced on Saturday, that the security forces destructed two vehicles south of Fallujah.
Mahalawi said in a press statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “A force from Anbar Operations’ 8th brigade managed to destroy a booby-trapped vehicle and kill the two suicide bombers who were inside it using Russian cornet rockets,” pointing out that, “The vehicle tried to target the security forces in al-Hasa area south of Fallujah.”
Mahalawi added, “Another force managed to destruct a vehicle carrying a rocket and killed five ISIS members in al-Hasa south of Fallujah.”
Iraqi forces recapture al-Mukhtar
(IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – On Saturday the Federal Police Captain Lt. Gen. Raed Shaker Jawdat announced, that the Iraqi security forces managed to retake the village of al-Mukhtar north of Fallujah.
Jawdat said in a press statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “The Federal Police forces managed, today, to liberate the village of al-Mukhtar located on the international highway road north of the city of Fallujah,” adding also that, “The [security] forces and supporting troops are advancing into the vicinity of al-Saqalawiya to liberate it from ISIS.”
Iraqi forces prepare to storm Fallujah from 4 directions
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – On Saturday, Fallujah Council in Anbar Province announced, that the joint forces are preparing to storm Fallujah (62 km west of Baghdad) from four axes during the next few hours, in order to liberate it from the control of the so-called ISIS, while pointed out to the evacuation of 250 families from the northern and southern sides of the city.
The Council’s spokesman, Salam Ajami, said in in a press statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “The joint forces from the army, police and tribal fighters backed by the international coalition aviation are preparing to storm Fallujah from four axes in the next few hours, in order to liberate it from the ISIS control.”
Ajami added, “The security forces managed to evacuate 250 families, mostly women and children, from the southern sector of Amiriyah Fallujah and the northern axis of the city,” indicating that, “The joint security forces are advancing dramatically on the eastern side of the city.”
Iraqi forces control highway into Fallujah
(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – The Federal Police Command revealed on Saturday, that the Federal Police forces imposed its control on Fallujah highway in western Baghdad.
The official journalists with the Ministry of Defense also announced dismantling an armored car bomb in Fallujah, while indicated to the killing of a number of ISIS fighters in Albu Shajel axes.
The Federal Police Captain, Raed Shakir Jawdat, said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com, “The Federal Police forces imposed its control on Fallujah highway.”
Meanwhile, official journalist with the Ministry of Defense stated, “Baghdad Operations’ reconnaissance regiment found a booby-trapping laboratory and an armored car bomb in al-Karma City,” indicating that, “The car bomb was dismantled by the military engineering teams.”
