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Iraq
Iraqi forces crack ISIS first line of defense at Baiji in Salahuddin
2016-06-24
(IraqiNews.com) Salahuddin – On Thursday, Salahuddin Operations Command announced continuing the liberation operations of al-Sharqat and Qayyarah and the subsequent liberation of a number of villages in northern the province; apart from destroying the first line of defense of ISIS.

The Media Official of Salahuddin Operations Colonel Mohamed al-Asadi said, “Troops belonging to the command managed to liberate Mohamed al-Mousa village in northern Baiji, which is considered as the first line of defense of ISIS. The operations are going on still and the security forces managed to liberate al-Sheikh Ali village towards Makhol north of Baiji.”

Asadi further added, “The operations were backed by the anti-terrorism forces, Army’s 9th brigade, Federal Police’s infantry brigade and Iraqi Army Aviation.”
Posted by:badanov

#2  The War Souk Process grinds slowly and erratically.
Posted by: Shipman   2016-06-24 11:21  

#1  Iraqi forces have been in front of Baiji for several months. They are just getting around to attacking now?

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Posted by: Frozen Al   2016-06-24 10:47  

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