Photos Show Iraqi Special Operations Forces Battling Isis Militants in Ramadi


Photos show members of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces engaged in firefights with militants from the al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) in the city of Ramadi.


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Members of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces fire their weapons during clashes with the al Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) in the city of RamadiReuters



Government forces and allied tribal militiamen have been trying since late December to dislodge militants from Ramadi and nearby Fallujah.


Much of the city is in ruins after months of shelling by Iraqi government troops.



Members of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces engage in a firefight with the al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) in Ramadi

Members of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces engage in a firefight with the al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) in RamadiReuters



A member of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces fires through a hole in a wall during clashes with Isis militants

A member of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces fires through a hole in a wall during clashes with Isis militantsReuters



Members of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces take up positions during clashes with Isis militants

Members of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces take up positions during clashes with Isis militantsReuters



Damaged buildings are seen in the city of Ramadi after months of fighting between Iraqi government forces and militants

Damaged buildings are seen in the city of Ramadi after months of fighting between Iraqi government forces and militantsReuters



Al-Qaeda-linked fighters seized parts of Ramadi in late December

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters seized parts of Ramadi in late DecemberReuters



Government forces and allied tribal militiamen have been trying since late December to dislodge militants from Ramadi

Government forces and allied tribal militiamen have been trying since late December to dislodge militants from RamadiReuters



Tanks belonging to Iraqi security forces are seen in the city of Ramadi

Tanks belonging to Iraqi security forces are seen in the city of RamadiReuters



Members of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces take their positions during clashes with Isis in Ramadi

Members of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces take their positions during clashes with Isis in RamadiReuters






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