Offensive against Islamic State in Ramadi looms as dozens are killed across Iraq
Iraqi military reinforcements gathered Tuesday for an anticipated assault against Ramadi, the capital of western Iraq's Anbar province, as continued clashes with the Islamic State killed dozens across the country. Maj. Gen. Ismail Mahlawi, commander of operations in Anbar, told IraqiNews.comreinforcement units, including "artillery batteries and tanks," arrived at his command Tuesday, adding "our last battle […]Iraqi military reinforcements gathered Tuesday for an anticipated assault against Ramadi, the capital of western Iraq's Anbar province, as continued clashes with the Islamic State killed dozens across the country.
Maj. Gen. Ismail Mahlawi, commander of operations in Anbar, told IraqiNews.comreinforcement units, including "artillery batteries and tanks," arrived at his command Tuesday, adding "our last battle is storming the city of Ramadi, which will be launched in the next few days after the completion of all preparations."
