Earlier estimates indicated that the branch jihadists may serve 19-25 thousand. humans. MacFarland noted that the precise calculation of forces IS is difficult. He estimated, however, that their ranks are melting.
According to him “the enemy retreats on all fronts”, and backed by the Americans reflect local forces at the hands of IS further areas in the territory of Iraq and Syria. The US military also noted that the decreasing number of volunteers feeding the ranks of IS. By which – as noted – the jihadists are making ever less resistance on the battlefield.
MacFarland explained that Syrian rebels are close rebound from the hands of IS city manbij. In his opinion, this will happen in the coming weeks. Referring to the situation in Iraq, said the rustic troops are preparing for an offensive on Mosul.
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Despite the weakening of the ability of combat IS jihadists remain a serious threat – warned the American commander.
– the military successes in Iraq and Syria does not mean the end of Daesz (acronym IS). We expect that the enemy will adapt to the situation and transform into a real insurgency and terrorist organization able to carry out horrific attacks such as the July 3 in Baghdad, or acts of terrorism, we have seen around the world – said gene. MacFarland.
the US military referred to the act of terror, which killed nearly 300 people, and to make the admitted iS. That attack is considered one of the bloodiest, which took place recently in Iraq.
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