The Battle For The Iraqi City Of Fallujah

Al Jazeera: Iraqi army suffers losses with Fallujah assault

At least 15 deaths reported so far as UN expresses concern about fate of 50,000 civilians still in ISIL-controlled city.

Iraqi forces have shelled targets in Fallujah, entering the second day of an assault to retake the city just west of Baghdad.

Although the offensive was launched on Monday, Iraqi government forces have besieged the city and its suburbs for several months now, resulting in shortages of food and medicines.

At least 15 Iraqi soldiers have died so far in the assault on the city in Anbar province.

On Tuesday local residents reported sporadic shelling around the city centre, but said it was less intense than on the previous day.

The Iraqi military said that overnight it had dislodged ISIL fighters from al-Karma, a village east of the city.

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More News On The Battle For The Iraqi City Of Fallujah

A brief pause in fighting as battle for Fallujah, Iraq, continues -- Chicago Tribune
Iraq Says Clashes With IS Outside Fallujah Briefly Subside -- AP
Iraqi Clashes with IS Over Fallujah Subside -- SKY News
Iraqi military claims advances in Islamic State-held Fallujah -- Washington Post
Iraqi and Coalition Forces Pound ISIS in Fallujah -- WSJ
Iraqi forces clash with Islamic State near Falluja, bombard city center -- Reuters
Iraqi Forces 'Liberate' Villages From ISIS in Fallujah Offensive -- NBC News
Isis in Iraq: Jihadists unleash death squads as Iraqi forces advance on stronghold of Fallujah -- The Independent
Iraqi government forces clearing booby traps set up by ISIS outside of Fallujah -- AP
Rudaw Video: Iraqi troops advance through farmlands towards Fallujah -- RUDAW
As Iraqi forces advance on Fallujah, soldiers hope to reach city within hours -- RUDAW
These high-speed Iraqi commandos are leading the charge into Fallujah -- Marine Times
IS conflict: 50,000 Iraqi civilians 'at great risk' in Falluja -- BBC
Iraqi forces may face human shields as Fallujah offensive begins -- USA Today
The Islamic State Is Reportedly Rounding Up Civilians to Use As Human Shields in Fallujah -- VICE News
Fallujah residents flee city as Iraqi army advances against Isil -- The Telegraph
What's Going On In Iraqi Offensive to Retake Fallujah From ISIS -- ABC News
Iraq's Fallujah operation gives PM political reprieve -- AFP
Alleged ISIS Document Outlines Plans For Doomsday In Fallujah -- Gilad Shiloach and Shane Dixon Kavanaugh, Vocativ
The Battle Against ISIS in Fallujah Begins -- Marina Koren, The Atlantic