Iraqi security forces started an offensive operation against militants in Tikrit

Iraqi security forces started an offensive operation against militants in Tikrit

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“The attack on Tikrit began today with the south and west,” – said the satellite channel “Al-Sumar”

Kuwait, August 19. Land of Sun with the support of the Iraqi Army Aviation launched a massive offensive against the militants “Islamic state” (IG), holding the city of Tikrit province of Salah al-Din – home of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

“The attack on Tikrit began today with the south and west,” – said the satellite channel “Al-Sumar.” He also confirmed that security officials have managed to abandon the region Ed Diyum. According to him, 20 vehicles extremists were killed, and the number of dead and wounded in the battle on both sides is still unknown because of the ongoing violent clashes.

According to a number of other Iraqi media offensive in the southern city went easier as the west troops met a fierce resistance from the militants. In addition, in the west, almost all roads were mined, the fire are snipers IG.

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