Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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URGENT: Iraqi Army begins operation to free 400 soldiers trapped by ISIS in Saqlawiyah

Lt. Gen. Rashid Flaih, Anbar Operations Commander.
Lt. Gen. Rashid Flaih, Anbar Operations Commander.

(IraqiNews.com) On Saturday, a source in the Anbar Operations Command revealed the start of a military operation led by the province’s chief of operations Lt. Gen. Rashid Flaih to lift the siege on 400 officers and soldiers surrounded by elements of the organization ISIS in Saqlawiyah north of Fallujah.

The source said in an interview for IraqiNews.com that”a force from the leadership of the first rapid intervention task force composed of 400 officers and soldiers fought a fierce battle with the terrorist elements of ISIS in Saqlawiyah, north of Fallujah,” noting that “their ammunition has ran out and they were besieged by ISIS two days ago. ”

The military source, who requested to remain anonymous, added that “the commander of the Anbar Operations Lt. Gen. Rashid Flaih led a military operation backed by army aviation to lift the siege on the trapped officers and soldiers,” indicating that “confrontations and violent clashes are underway to lift the siege on them.”

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