Philippine authorities recaptured from the “Islamic state” in Marawi city

The authorities of Philippines declared that the fighting in the city of Marawi in the South of the country, came to an end. In the spring of last year against militants associated with the banned in Russia “Islamic state”* members of the group “the Mouth” was carried out a large-scale operation. Information about this shared local media sources.

“We are officially announcing the end of all armed conflicts that took place in Marawi, “- said the head of the Ministry of defence of Philippines Dolphin Lorenzana.

As you know, fighting against the aforementioned “Mouth” began in may of 2017. During this time, the fighting killed more than 160 servicemen and representatives of law enforcement.

In addition, during this time, was eliminated about 900 extremists. Primairily their homes were forced to leave over a hundred thousand civilians.
Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines, declared the liberation of Marawi from the militants on 17 October.

Despite this, the Philippine military on the same day, was told that, in fact, the operation is continuing and its end even earlier. At the time of the city “smoked” the remaining terrorists, whose number was estimated at thirty men.

* – The organization was prohibited in the territory of the Russian Federation decision of the Supreme court