Iraqi Volunteer Forces Cut off ISIL Main Supply Route in West of Mosul

Iraq's popular Mobilization Forces cut off the main supply route of the ISIL terror group in West of Mosul, according to the media service.
The popular forces said the Iraqi troops “were able to cut off the street linking between Tal Qasab and Qairawan,” which is considered “the ISIL main supply route in North of Qairawan”, Iraqi News reported.

Moreover, “the 40th brigade’s missiles shelled ISIL strongholds in al-Qahira, in South of Qairawan.”

Roads in villages of Tal al-Dala’ and Thara al-Karrah, located South of Qairawan, were combed after being liberated on Tuesday, the media service added. Huge losses were inflicted on the enemy near villages in north of Qairawan.

The troops also “received dozens of families fleeing ISIL from villages North of Qairawan,” according to the statement.

Many villages in Qairawan region, a main ISIL bastion which links between Tal Afar town and the Syrian borders, have been freed since an the troops launched an offensive on Friday to free the region.

The Eastern side of Mosul was recaptured in January following three months of battles. Another offensive was launched in February to recapture the western flank of the city.

Iraqi commanders predict recapturing the remaining parts of the city this month.

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