Iraqi forces retake large parts of Ramadi from IS

December 08, 2015 21:07

Iraqi forces recaptured large areas on the southwestern side of Ramadi from the Islamic State group on Tuesday, officials said.

Ramadi has been under the grip of IS since May this year. Retaking the Al-Tameem area from the terror group is a significant breakthrough for the Iraqi forces.

They have been fighting for months to secure territory around Ramadi, a major city west of Baghdad.

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