The Iraqi
Security Forces (ISF) launched a new operation on Wednesday 7 October to
encircle Ramadi from the north and west. Institute for the Study of War (ISW)
said the objective was to cut ISIL’s supply lines between Ramadi and Hit. Retaking
of Ramadi has been the main effort of the ISF since July. U.S.-led coalition
and Iraqi airstrikes against ISIL targets and in support of the ground
operation are ongoing. ISW reported that clashes continue between ISIL and
ISF units in the Anbar University campus south of Ramadi.
Map: Control map of Ramadi; 8 October 2015 (ISW)
Map: Control map of Ramadi; 8 October 2015 (ISW)
Rival, parallel offensives:
ReplyDelete- U.S. backed offensive in Iraq.
- Russian backed offensive in Syria.