ISIS takes down flags from its positions in Tal Afar to evade strikes

Local sources have revealed to Iraqi media outlets that ISIS has taken down its flags from all its positions in Tal Afar, the ISIS stronghold in west of Mosul, in order to evade the aerial attacks by Iraqi warplanes.

Moreover, the group, according to local sources from Tal Afar, has reinforced its defense lines at the entrances of the city and stationed snipers over the roofs of the buildings. In addition to this, the militants have prepared numerous car bombs and suicide bombers.

These preparations come amid the news of the start of Tal Afar battle within the upcoming hours after the government forces completed the preparations and fully encircled the district.

Security sources pointed to the possibility of launching a simultaneous battle in the ISIS-held district of al-Shirqat in Salahuddin Province, to drive out the militants from the area.



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