Iraqi Forces Free “Daesh”-Held Villages in Push towards Deir Ezzor Border Area

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After the freeing of the key city of Al-Qayrawan, the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have started  period two of their large-scale offensive, yet looking secure the border and possibly push into Deir Ezzor, a shift  which the Syrian Government has welcomed.

Pushing westwards over the Nineveh governorate on three axes, the mostly PMU were able to free the formerly “Daesh”, backed by Saudi -held villages of Kojar, Arfeaa and Quba Al-Wahbi, most of which were secured during overnight operations on Thursday.

With “Daesh”, backed by Saudi, leaders selecting for a fighting withdrawal strategy, PMU forces have also raided the villages of Bisky and Al-Qahtanyia where clashes are outstanding.

The hopeful plans to secure the Iraqi border have been drawn up by PMU head Hadi Al-Amari who notably declared stage two of the Nineveh offensive on live radio this morning

Counter-insurgency operations are also outstanding in the regions of Tal Afar, Hawija, Mosul, western Anbar where “Daesh”, backed by Saudi, still holds some areas.