URGENT: Iraqi Security forces prepare to storm Khalidiya Island
Iraqi Security forces. File photo.
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – The Head of Khalidiya District in Anbar Province Ali Dawood announced on Tuesday, that the security forces finished all the needed preparations to storm Khalidiya Island in eastern Ramadi, in order to liberate it from the so-called ISIS in the coming few days.
Ali Dawood said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “The security forces from the army, police and emergency regiments finished all the combat and military preparation to break into Khalidiya Island to liberate it from the control of ISIS fighters in the coming few days, backed by the international coalition aviation.”
Dawood added, “The security forces deployed its members in all the axes of Khalidiya Island that were completely besieged,” pointing out that, “The security forces are waiting the final orders to start the storming operation and secure a safe passage for the exit of civilians.”
Dawood continued, “ISIS tries to open gaps to escape from Khalidiyah Island after suffering heavy losses.”