Iraqi forces have launched the second phase of an operation to push Daesh terrorists out of al-Qaim, the largest town still held by the terror group in Anbar province.
Iraqi troops backed by the Popular Mobilization Units entered several areas on the outskirts of al-Qaim while moving towards the town.
Newly-arrived soldiers and military equipment have entered the town through its southwestern areas.
The Iraqi army has also opened safe corridors to evacuate civilians from West of Anabr Province.
Daesh terrorists swept through Iraq’s northern and western parts in June 2014.
They then committed crimes against all ethnic and religious communities in Iraq.
