The Iraqi military entered the Central districts of ISIL-controlled city of Fallujah, a spokesman for the Iraqi Joint Special Operations Command said.
The spokesman confirmed that Iraqi troops took control over the Shuhada-2 and Nuaimiya neighborhoods in Fallujah, Sputnik reported.
“Operations began in the Central part of Fallujah. The offensive is being carried out in accordance with the Joint Special Operations Command plan,” Yahya Rasul Zubaidi said.
The Iraqi army and militias launched the offensive to retake Fallujah on May 22. The city has been under the control of ISIL militant group since 2014.
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