The Coalition: presence reshaped and kinetic phase suspended. But the planning of the maneuvers against the Islamic State continues. Especially to inhibit Daesh capabilities.
Hashd Al-Shaabi militias rejected another offensive by the Islamic State in the Al-Khatheer desert. Daesh tries to open corridors from Syria to move the militiamen to the north-east.
Objective: to neutralize the large cell of the Islamic State, which attacked the PMU en masse. Meanwhile, surveillance on the borders with Syria is strengthened to prevent Daesh infiltrations.
Talks intensify to extend the training and advisory capabilities of the NMI anti-Daesh mission. Objective: to stop the Islamic State, especially in the north-east, before it expands.
ISF capture other Islamic State leaders in Fallujah and Khalidiyah. Objective: to reduce Daesh's ability, especially in the short term, to target demonstrations and fuel escalation.
Attacks by the Islamic State against the ISF in the province and other areas up to Syria are increasing. Daesh tries to raise his head, hoping that Inherent Resolve will leave the country.
President Barzani: We are concerned that attacks by the Islamic State are on the rise. A possible confirmation comes from a maxi discovery of Daesh bombs in Kirkuk.
New ISF operations against Islamic State in Baghdad and Kirkuk. Daesh tries to exploit the situation to raise his head, but he has little time. Inherent Resolve will shortly restart the offensive.
Islamic State attacks against ISF and Peshmerga in the area are on the rise. Baghdad military and Kurdish forces react with two parallel and complementary anti-Daesh offensives.
ISF maneuvers against the Islamic State are concentrated in Salahuddin, Kirkuk, Samarra and Diyala. Objective: to reduce the ability of Daesh to carry out attacks, exploiting the protests.