Nineveh operations declare full control of the island of Kanous

Nineveh - INA - Amna salami

Nineveh Operations Command announced full control of the island of Kanous.

The commander of operations, Major General Ismail Al-Mahlawi, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA), today, Tuesday: "The security forces of all kinds, with the support of the army aviation, imposed their control over the strategic island of Kanous, which connects three provinces completely."

He added that Kanous Island was a heavy burden and a serious challenge to the security forces and the people of the neighboring areas.

He stressed the removal of all trees, jungles and all the veils that provided cover and the disappearances of ISIS terrorist elements.