Iraqi joint forces begin liberation operation of Karma District
Iraqi security forces. File photo.
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – The leadership of al-Hashed al-Shaabi in Anbar Province announced on Wednesday, that the Iraqi joint forces have started the liberation operation of al-Karma District east of Fallujah from the ISIS control.
The commander of Karmat Fallujah brigade, Colonel Khamis Bahr Halbusi, said in a press statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “Today the security forces from the army, police and tribal fighters began a military operation to liberate the areas of al-Karma District,” pointing out that, “22 ISIS fighters were killed during the operation.”
Halbusi added, “The joint forces are advancing in the areas of Karma Fallujah,” indicating that, “ISIS militants retreated due to the violent confrontations and battles.”