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2016-11-17 Iraq

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Posted by badanov 2016-11-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top
File under: Islamic State

#1 the continuing and increasing tension between Iraq and Turkey is an under reported story in the US

Posted by lord garth 2016-11-17 05:22|| 2016-11-17 05:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Iraqis appear stalled just inside the city. Only units advancing now are the PMU Shia militias outside the city toward Tel Afar...it is a battle of wills now - a battle that the Iraqi Army in which has never really excelled.

Posted by Tennessee 2016-11-17 09:49|| 2016-11-17 09:49|| Front Page Top

#3 The ongoing battle seeking to liberate the city of Mosul from Islamic State militants could last for several months, speaker of al-Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary forces said Tuesday as operations to recapture the city complete one month.

Siege of Richmond-Petersburg comes to mind.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-11-17 11:06|| 2016-11-17 11:06|| Front Page Top

#4 The self-propelled armoured souks are ready to be unleashed.

Posted by Shipman 2016-11-17 12:59|| 2016-11-17 12:59|| Front Page Top

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