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Iraq
Iraqi warplanes strike Daesh positions in Syria
2017-02-25
[AA.TR] Iraqi warplanes have struck a number of sites associated with the ISIS terrorist group inside Syrian territory, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Friday.

"We ordered our air force to strike terrorist targets in Husaybah [in Iraq’s western Anbar province] and in Abu Kamal inside Syria," al-Abadi said in a statement broadcast on state television
... and if you can't believe state television who can you believe?
Located on the Euphrates River near the Iraqi border, the city of Abu Kamal is in Syria’s eastern Deir ez-Zor province.

According to al-Abadi, the targeted sites -- both in Iraq and Syria -- had served as "staging areas" for recent terrorist attacks in Baghdad.

"These sites were the staging areas for the recent terrorist bombings in the capital," the prime minister asserted.

Last week, ISIS grabbed credit for a massive boom-mobile that killed dozens of people in Baghdad’s eastern al-Bayaa district.

Iraqi warplanes had struck their targets "with great success", al-Abadi said without elaborating.

In a statement issued Friday morning, the Iraqi army’s Joint Operations Command confirmed that Iraqi F-16s had struck several ISIS targets inside Syrian territory.

It is the first time for Iraqi military aircraft to target ISIS positions outside of Iraq since the terrorist group overran vast swathes of territory in both Iraq and Syria in mid-2014.
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Iraq
16 ISIS Bad Guys die in air strikes in Salahuddin
2016-02-14
(IraqiNews.com) Salahuddin – The leadership of the Federal Police announced on Friday, that 16 members of the so-called ISIS were killed in an aerial Iraqi bombardment targeted their headquarters in Salahuddin Province, while emphasized the cleansing of the liberated areas in Ramadi of the IEDs.

The Federal Police Captain Raed Shakir Jawdat said in a statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “A force from the Federal Police’s 10th brigade backed by Iraqi aircrafts carried out military operations on ISIS headquarters and gatherings in Layn area west of Samarra (40 km south of Tikrit) and Makhoul Mountains north of Beiji, killing 16 members belonging to ISIS, destructing four vehicles, as well as three defense sites.”

Jawdat also emphasized, “The Federal Police forces managed to cleanse the areas of Husaybah and Juwibah in the city of Ramadi of the improvised explosive devices.”
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Iraq
Iraqi forces open Ramadi-Baghdad road
2016-02-10
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – The media officials with the Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday the liberation of all axes of Ramadi (110 km west of Baghdad) from the control of the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), while emphasized the opening of Ramadi-Baghdad road and praised the citizens’ role in providing information about the members of ISIS.

The media officials with the Ministry of Defense said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com, “The Anti-Terrorism forces, army’s 8th and 9th brigades, as well as Anbar police and al-Hashed al-Shaabi fighters fought a courageous battle against ISIS.”

The statement added, “The operations resulted in the liberation of al-Sijaria, Juwaiba, Husaybah al-Sharkiya and the surrounding areas,” pointing out that, “The security forces are advancing firmly to chase the enemy.”

“The security forces also managed to open Ramadi-Baghdad road that passes through Khalidiya,” the statement continued.
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Iraq
Mosul reconquista
2016-02-05
Iraqi regulars liberate 3 villages in Mosul

(IraqiNews.com) Nineveh – The Commander of al-Hashed al-Shaabi in southern Mosul Fares Sabawi announced on Thursday the liberation of three villages belonging to Qayyarah area (60 kilometers south of Mosul), while pointed out to the death of 18 ISIS fighters during the past two days.

Sheikh Fares Sabawi said in a brief statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “We liberated three villages in Qayyarah area south of Mosul with the participation of 800 fighters of al-Hashed al-Shaabi, Nineveh Operations Command and the international coalition, as well as the Kurdish Peshmerga forces,” pointing out that, “We managed to kill 18 ISIS members, including five foreign members and destroyed eight booby-trapped vehicles.”

Sabawi added, “The operations will continue until the liberation of Qayyarah and the surrounding villages in order to cut ISIS supply lines between Mosul and Salahuddin.”

The Nineveh Operations Command announced early this month the liberation of a village in Qayyarah southwest of Mosul (405 km north of Baghdad), while emphasized that 31 ISIS members were either killed or wounded during the operation.

Kurd troops, Iraqi militia launch attacks in Mosul

(IraqiNews.com) Nineveh – On Thursday, Kurdish sources announced, that the Peshmerga forces and Arab tribes backed by the international coalition aviation have launched a massive attack on the so-called ISIS headquarters near Makhmour area south-east of Mosul, while managed to retake three villages, including the village of Kodila.

In Anbar, security sources revealed the killing of 11 members of ISIS during clashes with the security forces in Husaybah area east of Ramadi.

The sources also stated, that the joint forces stormed ISIS defense lines in different areas east of Ramadi, while a large number of ISIS fighters escaped during the clashes in Khalidiya Island.
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Iraq
Anbar Antics: 121 die
2016-01-18
Security forces kill 25 ISIS elements east of Ramadi

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – On Sunday, a security source in Anbar Province announced, that the security forces killed 25 elements of the ISIS organization, while indicated to the notable role of the Army Aviation in shelling the organization’s hideouts in the city.

The source said in a statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “A force from the army’s 8th brigade backed by Anbar police has advanced in al-Sijariya and al-Jubiya areas east of Ramadi, after a number of confrontation and clashes with the elements of the ISIS organization.”

The source added, “25 elements of the ISIS organization were killed during the confrontations,” pointing out that, “The Army Aviation played a notable role in shelling the hideouts of the organization in both areas.”

Iraqi QRF kills 25 ISIS troops

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – On Sunday, Commander of the Rapid Intervention Forces General Thamer Mohamed Ismaeil announced, that 21 elements of the ISIS organization were killed and six hideouts belonging to the organization were destructed in eastern Ramadi.

Ismaeil said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “A force from the Rapid Intervention Forces carried out an operation in Husaibah area (7 km east of Ramadi), killing 21 elements of ISIS and destructing three vehicles belonging to the organization.

Ismaeil added, “The security force managed to destruct six hideouts and headquarters for the ISIS organization in the area,” pointing out that, “Eight improvised explosive devices exploded during the advance of the forces in the area.”

40 ISIS elements killed in Ramadi

(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – On Sunday, federal police command announced, that 40 elements of the ISIS organization were killed in a military operations in eastern Ramadi (110 km west of Baghdad), while indicate to the destruction of five vehicles equipped with heavy weapons.

The federal police Chief Raed Shakir Jawdat said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com, “The federal police elements carried out a military operation and advanced towards Juwiba and al-Sedikiya areas in eastern Ramadi, killing 40 elements of the organization.”

Jawdat added, “The operation also resulted in the destruction of five vehicles equipped with heavy weapons, six defense positions belonging to ISIS, as well as detonating 16 improvised explosive devices,” noting that, “The security forces continue its advance to meet the military troops in Sofiya axis in order to attack the enemy.”

Noteworthy, Joint Special Operations Command announced, that the full liberalization of Ramadi (110 km west of Baghdad), while raised the Iraqi flag over its government complex.

Iraqi police kills 31 ISIS elements in Ramadi

(IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – The federal police captain Raed Shaker Jawdat announced on Sunday, that the police forces killed 31 ISIS element in eastern of Ramadi, indicating that the troops were advancing towards Joabh area to liberate it from the control of the organization.

Jawdat said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “The federal police forces killed 31 element of ISIS and destroyed four vehicles mounted with heavy weapons, in addition to destructing five defensive positions and detonating an explosive device in Husaybah area east of Ramadi.”

Jawdat added, “The federal police forces advanced from the direction of Husaybah towards Joabh to meet with the troops in the axis of al-Sufiyah east of Ramadi.”
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Iraq
11 ISIS Bad Guys killed in Husaybah al-Sharqiya area in Anbar
2015-12-10
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – A security source in Anbar announced on Wednesday, that a security force had killed 11 ISIS elements in a military operation in Husaybah al-Sharqiya area.

The source said in an interview for IraqiNews.com, “The Rapid Intervention Forces repelled an ISIS attack in Husaybah al-Sharqiya area in the western axis,” explaining that “The Third Regiment Forces launched an attack on ISIS, resulting in the killing of six members of the organization and wounding others.”

The source, who asked anonymity, also added: “The rockets battalion destroyed seven ISIS hideouts and killed five elements.”
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Iraq
Security forces kill 30 militants in Anbar
2015-12-06
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – The Rapid Intervention Forces announced on Friday the killing of 30 “militants” and the dismantling of dozens of improvised explosive devices during the ongoing military operations in Anbar province.

Maj. Gen. Thamer Mohammed Ismail said in an interview for IraqiNews.com: “Troops belonging to his division were able to detonate 43 explosive devices and eight barrels containing ammonium nitrate in Husaybah al-Sharqiya east of Ramadi.”

He added, “Members of our group were able to dismantle 16 explosive devices and six barrels,” noting that, “The Rockets Division bombed 13 ISIS hideouts and killed 20 terrorists, while the Snipers Division managed to kill ten terrorists in the same area.”
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Iraq
Iraqis hammer ISIS troops with rocket artillery; 7 die
2015-12-02
(IraqiNews.com) al-Anbar – A source in the Rapid Intervention Forces of the Federal Police in Anbar announced on Tuesday, that seven elements of the ISIS organization had been killed in a rockets attack east of Ramadi.

The source reported for IraqiNews.com, “A force from the Rockets Battalion belonging to the Federal Police was able to bombard one of the ISIS gatherings in Husaybah area, east of Ramadi, killing five members of the organization,” adding that, “A force from the Snipers Battalions belonging to the Rapid Intervention Forces had managed to kill two ISIS elements after targeting them in Husaybah area.”
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Iraq
16 ISIS terrs waxed in security operations
2015-11-22
Interior Ministry announced on Thursday, that 16 ISIS members have been killed in various military operations.

Federal police captain Raed Shakir Jawdat said in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Interior received by IraqiNews.com, “The 5th division of the federal police managed to kill five ISIS members and destroy their vehicle west of the island of Samarra.”

Jawdat added, “A force of the 3rd division killed eight terrorists in Mikshafiya Operations,” noting that, “The police forces also killed three members of the ISIS, after the destruction of their hideout in Husaybah al-Sharqiya.”
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Iraq
16 ISIS Bad Guys die near Samarra
2015-11-20
(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – Interior Ministry announced on Thursday, that 16 ISIS members have been killed in various military operations.

Federal police captain Raed Shakir Jawdat said in a press statement issued by the Ministry of Interior received by IraqiNews.com, “The 5th division of the federal police managed to kill five ISIS members and destroy their vehicle west of the island of Samarra.”

Jawdat added, “A force of the 3rd division killed eight terrorists in Mikshafiya Operations,” noting that, “The police forces also killed three members of the ISIS, after the destruction of their hideout in Husaybah al-Sharqiya.”
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Iraq
Iraqi federales dispatch 12 ISIS Bad Guys near Ramadi
2015-11-04
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – The commander of the 2nd brigade in the federal police, Brigadier General Mehdi Hayali, announced on Tuesday the killing of 12 ISIS elements in a security operation east of Ramadi.

Hayali said in an interview for IraqiNews.com, “A force from the Scorpio Regiment in the Federal Police launched, today, an offensive operation against strongholds and gatherings belonging to ISIS in Husaybah area, (7 km east of Ramadi), resulting in the killing of 12 elements of the ISIS rganization and the burning of a vehicle carrying machine guns. ”

He added, “The force managed to dismantle six improvised explosive devices,” pointing to “the killing of an ISIS sniper that was watching the progress of the military forces from the top surface of one of the buildings in Husaybah area.”

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Iraq
Iraqi security forces part of Anbar province
2015-11-02
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – A security source in Anbar province announced on Sunday, that the Rapid Intervention Forces had cleansed six houses and killed a number of elements of the ISIS organization, including a sniper, east of the city of Ramadi.

The source said in an interview for IraqiNews.com, “The Rapid Intervention Forces had cleansed six houses in a proactive operation in Husaybah al-Sharqiya (7 km east of Ramadi),” adding that, “the force has been able, during the operation, to kill a number of ISIS terrorists, including a sniper.”
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