This is indeed a major victory, as Ramadi is a key city. “Iraqi army declares first major victory over Islamic State in Ramadi,” by Ahmed Rasheed and Maher Chmaytelli, Reuters, December 27, 2015: BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s army declared victory over Islamic State fighters in a provincial capital west of Baghdad on Sunday, the first … Continue reading Iraqi army declares first major victory over Islamic State in Ramadi