Iraqi forces make significant advance towards Hawija: map

BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – The Iraqi Armed Forces are steadily advancing in the southern part of the Kirkuk Governorate, today, seizing several villages from the so-called Islamic State (ISIL) terror organization.

Led by Hashd Al-Sha’abi (Popular Mobilization Units), the Iraqi Armed Forces managed to liberate at least 11 villages in the Hawija pocket, killing and wounding several Islamic State terrorists in the process of this advance.

The Iraqi Armed Forces are now pushing towards Hawija city from several flanks as they look to secure this important areas in the Kirkuk Governorate.