Iraq Situation Report: October 25-26, 2014
October 26, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga continue to launch operations to clear areas that fell to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in early August.
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Publications
Control of Terrain in Iraq: October 26, 2014
October 26, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
On October 24, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Iraqi Shi'a militias cleared the Jurf al-Sakhar area in northern Babil. The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) historically had a major stronghold in Jurf al-Sakhar and since the beginning of 2014 its presence was renewed and consolidated.
Iraq Situation Report: October 23-24, 2014
October 24, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The clearing of Jurf al-Sakhar in northern Babil by the ISF and Shi'a militias is a significant event in the course of the anti-ISIS campaign.
Iraq Situation Report: October 21-22, 2014
October 22, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham's (ISIS) threat to Baghdad City is increasing.
Iraq Situation Report: October 20, 2014
October 20, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) appears to be launching a coordinated campaign to target the Peshmerga along three fronts.
Iraq Situation Report: October 18-19, 2014
October 19, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The anti-ISIS offensive north of Tikrit continues to gather momentum as ISF units advance along the highway towards Baiji, clearing several villages despite heavy clashes with ISIS fighters and large concentrations of IEDs.
Iraq Situation Report: October 16-17, 2014
October 17, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The anti-ISIS offensive north of Tikrit is the first of its kind to challenge ISIS control of the Tigris north of Tikrit.
Syria Update: October10 - October 17, 2014
October 17, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
Regime forces appear to be suffering from a heightened manpower shortage.
Iraq Situation Report: October 13-15, 2014
October 15, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Iraqi Shi’a militias continue to challenge the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) on two fronts.
Iraq Situation Report: October 11-12, 2014
October 12, 2014 - Institute for the Study of War
The current northern front is escalating between the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and the Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga.