NBC: Iraqi Forces Begin Massive Offensive to Retake Fallujah
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Monday that Iraqi forces had begun a military campaign to retake the ISIS stronghold of Fallujah.
The offensive against the strategic city 41 miles west of Baghdad promises "a moment of great victory," Abadi said on state TV after midnight.
Iraq's Joint Operation Command confirmed to NBC News that the offensive had begun. A senior security official said on condition of anonymity that 20,000 federal police soldiers were in action, with 15,000 more troops expected.
Residents had been advised in a statement earlier to flee the city, but the number who managed to do so wasn't known, the official said.
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More News On The Start Of Iraqi Military Operations To Retake Fallujah From The Islamic State
Iraq announces start of Falluja operation, some residents flee -- Reuters
Operation to retake Fallujah has begun, Iraqi prime minister says -- Washington Post
Iraq announces start of major anti-ISIS operation -- AP
Iraq Begins Attack on IS-Held Fallujah -- VOA
Iraq Begins Assault on Islamic State in Fallujah -- WSJ
Iraqi military starts to retake Fallujah -- USA Today
Iraqi PM announces Fallujah assault to wrest city from Islamic State -- The Telegraph
Iraqi prime minister announces forces have launched operation to retake city of Fallujah from Islamic State jihadis -- Daily Mail
Iraq PM announces start of military operations to retake city of Fallujah from 'IS' -- DW
Iraq PM declares offensive to retake Fallujah from ISIL -- Al Jazeera
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