The Iraqi army hopes to completely liberate Tikrit from “Islamic State” militias in a week. Heated battles take place in that city 180km far from Baghdad these days. The Iraqi army suspended their advance the day before, to wait for reinforcements.
At this moment approximately 70% of the city is under the control of the terrorists. The operation of liberation of Tikrit started on March 2.
The army surrounded the city that has 250 000 inhabitants from three sides. If the Iraqi army succeeds in Tikrit they will receive the opportunity to approach the city of Mosul which was declared the capital of Caliphate.
