VIDEO: UK to Send Troops to Reinforce Training Mission against ISIS in Iraq

Sat Mar 12, 2016 19:03:09

British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon has offered on Saturday to send 30 more British soldiers to Iraq to provide training in logistics and bridge-building, as well as specialist medical staff.

Fallon said in a press statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “The United Kingdom will send 30 more British soldiers to bolster its training mission in Iraq,” pointing out that, “The additional troops will increase the number of the existing British personnel in Iraq to 300 soldiers.”

Fallon added, “A notable progress was achieved against ISIS that occupies parts of the country,” noting that, “The troops will provide training in logistics and bridge-building, as well as specialist medical aid.”

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