Monthly Archives: June 2016

June 15, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Iraqi forces approaching central Falluja city, as battles continue south of city Iraq sends Counter Terrorism troops into Ramadi District to regain control of areas north of city Troops in Baiji stop multiple Daesh … Continue reading →

June 14, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Iraq says its forces are moving toward Falluja city center Iraq recovers Falluja Dam; captures several villages east and west of city Iraq says it overcame Daesh attacks north of Ramadi, but fighting continues … Continue reading →

June 13, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Daesh trying to claim responsibility for Orlando attack. Iraqi forces advancing steadily in Falluja. 27,000 people have now fled the city. Minister of Defense conducts personal F-16 airstrike on Daesh in Falluja. Daesh launches … Continue reading →

June 10, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Iraqi troops expand campaign to more neighborhoods in Falluja city, against stiff resistance. Daesh stages mass murder of escaping civilians in Falluja. Military action picks up in Hit, Haditha areas. US, Italy pledge financial … Continue reading →

June 9, 2016   Today’s Major Developments DAESH CAR BOMBS ATTACK EAST BAGHDAD, TAJI ARMY CAMP. Over 34,000 Daesh fighters have been killed since 2014; 10,000 are left in Iraq. Iraqi troops make further gains in South Falluja; some Daesh … Continue reading →

June 8, 2016   Today’s Major Developments Battle reports scarce from Falluja; political fallout from PMF abuses continues. Prime Minister visits liberated area in south Falluja; meets with military commanders. Al-Sadr declares demonstrations during Ramadan a religious duty; MP declares … Continue reading →

June 7, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Falluja campaign gains further momentum. Hundreds more civilians flee Falluja. Iraq leadership in damage control mode over Shia PMF abuses in Falluja. Al-Abadi sends envoys to Sunni Arab countries to protest biased Falluja media … Continue reading →

June 6, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Iraqi forces consolidating control, clearing IEDs in and around Falluja. 2,600 more families escape south from Falluja. Mass grave of Iraqi soldiers found in Saqlawiya. Daesh sleeper cells are displacing some residents in central … Continue reading →

June 3, 2016 Today’s Major Developments Iraqi forces still fighting to control areas north of Falluja. Several thousand Falluja-area residents reported escaping to Iraqi lines. Violence is down in Baghdad. Daesh challenging Iraqi forces near Haditha. Peshmerga stop Daesh attack … Continue reading →

June 2, 2016     Today’s Major Developments Falluja campaign slows, but JOC says 500 Daesh have been killed. Speaker Jubouri reports IFP and PMFs violations against civilians. Daesh reported preparing for diversionary attack on western Anbar cities. Northern Diyala … Continue reading →