Military reinforcements arrive in Hamidiya and Albu Obeid east of Ramadi
(IraqiNews.com) Anbar – The commander of Anbar Operations Major General Ismail al-Mahalawi announced, that the Anti-Terrorism Directorate has sent military reinforcements in preparation to retake al-Hamidiya and Albu Obeid areas east of Ramadi.
Mahalawi said in a press statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “Military reinforcements belonging to the Anti-Terrorism Directorate arrived from Dhi Qar Province to al-Hamidiya and Albu Obeid areas east of Ramadi.”
“These troops will join the army’s 8th and 10th brigades, as well as the tribal fighters to retake Khalidiya Island from ISIS,” Mahalawi added.