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2016-06-16 Iraq

Iraqi top commander dies in sniper attack in Mosul

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Posted by badanov 2016-06-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
File under: Islamic State

#1 The statement lauded al-Luhaibi as a “knight” and said his death would “increase our determination to clear” the entire province of Nineveh, where Mosul is the provincial capital, of ISIS militants.

That sounds very "Crusaderish". I'm hoping they haven't microaggressed ISIS

Posted by Frank G 2016-06-16 08:31|| 2016-06-16 08:31|| Front Page Top

#2 But retaking Mosul itself is not likely to come anytime soon.Iraqi and U.S. officials have refrained from giving a specific time for a Mosul operation, saying it would take many months to prepare Iraq’s still struggling military.

Besides, Falllujah is closer; it's full of Sunnis and the IEDs in Baghdad are coming from there.

Posted by Pappy 2016-06-16 09:06|| 2016-06-16 09:06|| Front Page Top

#3 Somebody knows how to select targets.

Posted by Canuckistan sniper 2016-06-16 16:01|| 2016-06-16 16:01|| Front Page Top

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