In Ramadi today, military preparations are continuing along
the city’s perimeter; there have been some marginal clashes, especially in the
eastern, southern, and southwestern sectors, but the major liberation campaign
has not yet begun. Security forces have repelled an ISIL attack in the
southwestern sector, and have opened up a number of routes that enable Ramadi’s
residents to use in exiting the city. In the areas to the east and northeast of
Ramadi, security forces supported by Iraqi gun ships have bombarded a number of
positions in the Bu-Farraj, Juwayba, and Eastern Husayba, killing at least 11
gunmen according to security sources.
In Fallujah, which has during the past week been the scene
of the heaviest bombardment ever by security forces, as well as by the ISIL
gunmen who have been holding the city for more than one year. A General
Hospital source has reported today that 11 residents, including women and
children, were killed and at least 28 were wounded by the indiscriminate
bombardment exchanges.
In Garma, with security forces close to achieving full
control of the town, clashes are still going on, as are the mine and IED
disarming operations within the town. Meanwhile, families have been returning
to their homes in the outskirts and surrounding areas, following their
liberation by security forces.
In Baghdadi, ISIL carried out a probing operation in the
Jubba area, but were repelled by security forces that are reported to have
killed 3 of the attacking gunmen.
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