As a result of the attacks launched today by Iraq against the IS to take back Tikrit city, the Iraqi troops seized control of the twp districts of al-Tin, that is near Tikrit, BBC reports. It is said that about 30,000 troops are attacking together with Iraqi jets.
"Until this moment we have not entered the city. God willing, we will enter, but we need some time as planned. ... God willing, victory will be achieved and Salahuddin will be turned into a grave for all terrorist groups," - military commander of Salahuddin region, Gen. Abdul-Wahab al-Saadi declared, Reuters reports.
Many say that the success of this operation is important for retaking Mosul.