Coalition forces have begun attacks in Iraq to free western Anbar and Huwayjah from the control of ISIS terrorists. On the morning of Sept. 21, Iraqi security forces began “major combat operations” in Huwayjah according to a Department of Defense (DOD) press release. Throughout the morning, Iraqi forces cleared 11 villages of ISIS terroristsThe attacks on the key city follow recent successful battles by Iraqi forces in and around Tal Afar, Akashat, Haditha, and Rayhanna. Dillon said in a video “the progress made against ISIS throughout Iraq is due to the combined efforts of the Iraqi security forces working together.”“Together, all these forces have beaten ISIS decisively and repeatedly,” he said. In Syria, the Syrian Defense Forces of the coalition have begun “anti-ISIS clearance operations” in Dayr Az Zawr province, northeast of Dayr Az Zawr city.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 21, 2017 22:07 UTC