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Iraqi forces kick off operation to liberate Fallujah

Sunday, 08 May 2016 1:52 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 08 May 2016 1:50 AM ]

Fighters from the Iraqi pro-government forces watch smoke billow during a military operation against Daesh near Amriyat al-Fallujah, west of the capital Baghdad in the Anbar province, on May 5, 2016. (AFP)

Altaf Ahmad
Press TV, Baghdad

Iraqi forces have begun to build up on their victory by tightening the noose on the second largest stronghold of Daesh, the city of Fallujah in Anbar province. The operation comes as terrorists have increased their bombing attacks in Baghdad, though Iraqi security officials say the terror attacks are just a coincidence and have nothing to do with the ongoing offensive. Press TV’s Altaf Ahmad has talked to high-ranking Iraqi officers in Baghdad on the current situation.

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