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Iraqi forces cut last IS supply line to Ramadi by retaking bridge


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us-mideast-crisis-iraq-ramadi-idUSKBN0TF1BV20151126Reuters:

Thu Nov 26, 2015 8:03am EST

 

BAGHDAD Iraqi forces have cut Islamic State's last supply line into the western city of Ramadi by seizing a key bridge, Iraqi officials and a military officer said on Thursday. The capture of Palestine Bridge, straddling the Euphrates river in northwestern Ramadi, means Iraqi forces have the city surrounded. They will now move to clear the city of the Sunni militants one neighborhood at a time.

 

"The bridge is now entirely under our control," said Sabah al-Numani, spokesman for the Iraqi counter-terrorism forces, which are deployed on the western side of the bridge along with federal police. "We are tightening our grip on them (Islamic State).”

 

Ramadi, the capital of Anbar province, fell to Islamic State in May, dealing the biggest blow in nearly a year to government forces and dampening hopes of routing the militants from the country's north and west.

 

Minister Haider al-Abadi vowed a quick counter-offensive to retake the city. But that was held up by homemade bombs, inadequate troops and equipment due to government cash shortages, and stringent rules of engagement for U.S.-led air strikes, Iraqi army and federal police officers involved in the battle previously told Reuters.

 

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