Iraqi forces retake Daesh holdout in Falluja, declare battle over

 

Iraqi forces retake Daesh holdout in Falluja, declare battle over
A military vehicle of Iraqi security forces is seen in Falluja, Iraq.

Baghdad - At least 1,800 militants were killed in the operation to retake Falluja

By Reuters

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Published: Sun 26 Jun 2016, 1:12 PM

Last updated: Mon 27 Jun 2016, 9:14 AM

Iraqi forces recaptured the last remaining district held by Daeshmilitants in the city of Falluja on Sunday and the general commanding the operation declared the battle complete.
Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi claimed victory over Daeshin Falluja more than a week ago but fighting continued inside the city, including in the Golan district.
"We announce from this place in central Golan district that it has been cleaned by the counter terrorism service and we convey the good news to the Iraqi people that the battle of Falluja is over," Lieutenant General Abdul Wahab Al Saidi told state TV.
At least 1,800 militants were killed in the operation to retake Falluja, he said.


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