“The security forces comprising the army and the armored brigade forces managed to liberate Kharaeb village in Qayyarah region from the ISIL control,” the source said in a statement, Iraqi News reported.
“The operation has resulted in the killing of 25 ISIL members, as well as destroying four booby-trapped vehicles.”
“The security forces are advancing into al-Haj Ali village in order to liberate it from the ISIL grip,” the source, who requested to remain anonymous, concluded.
VIDEO: 25 ISIS Terrorist Killed, Another Village Liberated in Iraq's Mosul
Iraqi troops attack Islamic State positions south of Mosul as the U.S.-led coalition intensifies its campaign against the militants on multiple fronts across their self-proclaimed caliphate
Iraqi soldier from 9th armored division, says: "We are advancing into Qayara after liberating many areas in Falluja, Garma, Salahuddin and a number of other areas. We will prevail, God willing. We have liberated a number of areas and we say to our people in Mosul you have been patient long enough and here we are coming to liberate you from oppressions, God willing."
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