Aerial VIDEO: Iraq Defense Ministry Released Footage of Attack on ISIS Positions

Tue Nov 29, 2016 14:04:22

A video released by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense allegedly shows Islamic State (ISIS / Daesh / ISIL / IS) terrorist group positions being attacked by government air strikes.

ALALAM - Iraq

The footage shows plumes of smoke rising above houses believed to be used as hideouts by the extremists.

The Ministry of Defense said in a statement attached to the video that the Islamic State (ISIS / Daesh / ISIL / IS) terrorist group had suffered heavy losses in men and equipment following the attack.

The Iraqi offensive to free Mosul of Islamic State militants is now in its second month, and progress has been slow.

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