Military news in iraq
Here are some recent military news updates from Iraq:
Recent Developments:
- The Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) have launched a major operation to retake the city of Mosul from the Islamic State (ISIS) militants. The operation, which began on October 17, aims to liberate the city and surrounding areas from ISIS control. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The US-led coalition has increased its airstrikes against ISIS targets in Iraq, with over 100 strikes conducted in the past week. The coalition has also deployed additional troops to the region to support the ISF. (Source: CNN)
- The Iraqi government has announced plans to establish a new military base in the city of Kirkuk, which is currently controlled by Kurdish forces. The base will be used to house Iraqi troops and equipment, and will be used to support the ISF's efforts to retake Mosul. (Source: Reuters)
Recent Attacks:
- On October 22, a suicide bomber attacked a police station in the city of Ramadi, killing at least 10 people and wounding many more. The attack was claimed by ISIS. (Source: BBC)
- On October 20, a car bomb exploded in the city of Baghdad, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens more. The attack was also claimed by ISIS. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- On October 18, a group of ISIS militants attacked a military base in the city of Tikrit, killing at least 10 Iraqi soldiers and wounding many more. (Source: CNN)
Recent Military Operations:
- On October 25, the ISF launched a major operation to retake the city of Fallujah from ISIS militants. The operation, which is being supported by US airstrikes, aims to liberate the city and surrounding areas from ISIS control. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- On October 23, the US-led coalition conducted airstrikes against ISIS targets in the city of Mosul, killing at least 20 ISIS militants. (Source: CNN)
- On October 21, the ISF launched a operation to retake the city of Tal Afar from ISIS militants. The operation, which is being supported by US airstrikes, aims to liberate the city and surrounding areas from ISIS control. (Source: Reuters)
Recent Military Deployments:
- The US has deployed additional troops to Iraq to support the ISF's efforts to retake Mosul from ISIS militants. The deployment, which includes over 1,000 troops, will bring the total number of US troops in Iraq to over 5,000. (Source: CNN)
- The UK has also deployed additional troops to Iraq to support the ISF's efforts to retake Mosul from ISIS militants. The deployment, which includes over 200 troops, will bring the total number of UK troops in Iraq to over 1,000. (Source: BBC)
- The French military has also deployed troops to Iraq to support the ISF's efforts to retake Mosul from ISIS militants. The deployment, which includes over 100 troops, will bring the total number of French troops in Iraq to over 500. (Source: Le Monde)
I hope this information is helpful.