One was in Zawiya (Salahuddin) and the other in Daquq (Kirkuk). IS stocks of C4 and IED were stored. Meanwhile, PKK attacks the Peshmerga in Kurdistan. There is a risk of escalation.
They are in Erbil and Baghdad, and more will arrive soon. Objective: to create a large anti-IS defensive line between Diyala-Mosul and to be able to attack terrorists in their bases.
Many IS commanders captured or killed across the country, from Anbar to Kirkuk. Baghdad also strengthens surveillance on the border with Syria to stop infiltrations.
The maneuvers follow the increase of IS attacks against the population. Inherent Resolve participates, and also creates an advising center in Erbil to increase coordination.
22 Islamic State militiamen captured only in July. The ISF are preparing for new raids, based on some lessons learned, while attacking Daesh also in Kirkuk.
There are no confirmations, but some elements suggest that he is a strategic figure of the Islamic State. Meanwhile, Inherent Resolve keeps the pressure on Daesh in Iraq unchanged.
It’s the assessment of the ISF's Heroes of Iraq operation in cooperation with Inherent Resolve. Also 29 Islamic State operating sites were destroyed and 89 villages cleaned from Daesh presence.
It’s the third phase of Heroes of Iraq operation. Objective: to dismantle the Islamic State militia hideouts and support networks. ISF-Inherent Resolve increases the pressure on Daesh.
The latest kidnappings, especially in Diyala, suggest that the Islamic State changed its strategy and aims for longer ops. that bring big profits. The Daesh technique, however, does not change.
The ISF want to eliminate the Islamic State cells on the borders with Syria and Jordan. Meanwhile, Daesh tries to extend its influence to Kirkuk and Diyala, by attacking small villages.