Photos: Security forces prepare to liberate Tikrit

(IraqiNews.com) The security forces have begun their preparations to liberate the city of Tikrit and expel the ISIS militants from its southern areas, specifically Mkeishifa and Owaynat.

Some of Salahuddin areas still witness military operations, following the control ISIS has gained over Nineveh province since June 10, 2014. Anbar has also been witnessing military operations to fight and expel ISIS from the region.