Ar-Rutbah offensive (2016 AD)

Ar-Rutbah offensive (Iraq & Iraqi security forces & Armed Forces & Federal Police & Local Sunni tribes & Popular Mobilization Forces & Air support & CJTF-OIR vs Side B) took place in 2016 AD during the War in Iraq (2013–2017) and the Anbar campaign (2015–2016).

Battle facts

• Year: 2016 AD
• Date: 2016-01-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: the War in Iraq (2013–2017) and the Anbar campaign (2015–2016)
• Side A: Iraq, Iraqi security forces, Armed Forces, Federal Police, Local Sunni tribes, Popular Mobilization Forces, Air support, CJTF-OIR
• Commanders (A): Haider al-Abadi
• Commanders (B): Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (Leader)
• Casualties: approx. 4 killed, 5 wounded100+ killed
• Outcome: Iraqi government victory Iraqi Army recapture Ar-Rutbah District/Town
• Coordinates: 33.038°, 40.284°

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