MESOP : LATEST FLASH – SHINGAL LIBERATION FIGHT BEGINS

Waar, Duhok: 17 Dec 2014 – Peshmerga forces, backed by coalition warplanes, launched a major attack on Islamic State (IS) group in Shigal with the aim of retaking the town that fell into the militants’ hands in August.Peshmerga spokesman Jabar Yawar told Bas news that the Peshmerga launched this morning at 04:00 am an attack on IS militants near Shingal, adding that no further reports would be announced until Shingal was freed. Another source on the ground told Bas the Peshmerga had managed to control Iyonat, Shingal triangle and Rabia and that they were continuing their advance.