Iraqi Forces Launch Anti-’ISIL’ Operation North of Tikrit

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Iraqi security forces launched an operation on Friday aimed at regaining ground from the "ISIL" group north of the militant-held city of Tikrit, officials said.

Security forces backed by air support have begun "an operation to liberate areas north of the city of Tikrit," said Ali Mussa, an adviser to the governor of Salaheddin province, where the operation is taking place.

The officer said that security forces were moving slowly toward the militant-held Baiji district due to bombs along the way, and were also advancing west of Tikrit.

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