VIDEO: Iraqi Forces Advance Towards Tal Afar to Cut off Daesh Supply Routes

Army officer Jabar Hasan said the Hashd al-Shaabi  has completed the 3rd phase of its military operations west of Mosul; Worldbulltan reported.

“The pro-government forces have liberated Tal Afar’s military airport and 17 villages,” army officer Jabar Hasan said on Sunday.

He said the Hashd Al-Shabi  is now awaiting orders from the military to advance into the city, which is currently held by ISIL militants.

Last week, Hashd Al-Shabi said it had cut off roads connecting Syria with Tal Afar.