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Iraqi Army Find ISIS Tunnel Network In Fallujah

A maze of terror tunnels excavated by ISIS have been discovered by Iraqi security forces in the city of Fallujah. The tunnels were dug under streets and between houses to provide cover for Islamic State militants. Fars News reports: The tunnels were over 1 kilometer long and the ISIL had cultivated plants on the roof and entrance of the tunnels in order to camouflage them against Iraqi airstrikes. The discovered tunnels were connected to each other and were used by the Takfiri terrorists to gain access to different parts of the city. Earlier on Tuesday, the Iraqi army backed by the country’s air force foiled an attempt by the Takfiri terrorists to attack their military positions in the Southern part of the city of Fallujah, killing tens of militants in counterattacks. The Iraqi forces killed 75 our of over 100 ISIL invaders who raided their recently captured positions in al-Naimiyah region in the Southern part of Fallujah, Commander of Fallujah Operations Major General Abdelwahab al-Saedi announced. The Iraqi forces are continuing their advances towards the center of Fallujah city, he added. On Monday, the Iraqi security forces advanced towards the center of the city of Fallujah as they clashed with [...]