Operation Ashura (2014)

Operation Ashura (Iraqi Security Forces & Shia militias & Iran & Hezbollah vs Islamic State) took place in 2014 during Iraqi Civil War of 2014–2017.

Battle facts

• Year: 2014
• Date: 2014-10-26
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Iraqi Civil War of 2014–2017
• Side A: Iraqi Security Forces, Shia militias, Iran, Hezbollah
• Side B: Islamic State
• Commanders (B): Unknown
• Casualties: 498 killed 100+ IEDs defused (Islamic State)
• Outcome: Iraqi victory
• Coordinates: 32.874°, 44.194°

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Wikipedia article on Operation Ashura · Wikidata entry

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