Iraq’s army and volunteer forces have surrounded the central city of Ramadi from four directions, preparing to fully liberate it from Daesh terrorists.
The forces managed to close in on Ramadi, which is the capital of Anbar Province and is located some 110 kilometers (68 miles) west of Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, after flushing the terrorists out of five areas and clearing out a military camp and a base formerly belonging to the army’s 8th Division, all located in the western part of the city.
Update: Iraqi MOD: Ramadi is surrounded and will soon be liberated (Rudaw)
WNU Editor: They have been saying for months that they are ready to liberate Ramadi .... but nothing happens. But with the city mostly surrounded, I will not be surprised if an assault will be launched. Will it be successful .... probably .... but at great cost and no guarantee that they will be able to hold the city unless they are prepared to maintain a massive military presence for a long period of time.
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