Civilians flee as fresh offensives launched on IS in Iraq and Syria

Smoke rises from US-led coalition airstrikes as Iraqi security forces advance in the southern neighbourhoods of Fallujah

Smoke rises from US-led coalition airstrikes as Iraqi security forces advance in the southern neighbourhoods of Fallujah Source: AAP

The Iraqi army says it has secured the first safe exit route for thousands of civilians to escape the I-S stronghold of Fallujah. It comes amid fresh offensives on key I-S positions in both Iraq and Syria.



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