ISIS took complete control of Abu Ghraib west of Baghdad last week.
The Islamists are now within artillery range of Baghdad.
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Today CBS reported — Militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have infiltrated one of Baghdad’s outer suburbs, Abu Ghraib which is only eight miles from the runway perimeter of Baghdad’s international airport.
America’s Newsroom reported:
ISIS already organized its own police force in captured Iraqi cities.
#ISIS militant at a checkpoint in #Iraq. The badge on his shoulder reads: "Islamic Police, Al-Furat Province." pic.twitter.com/ur4kls5x4H
— Faisal Irshaid (@faisalirshaid) October 9, 2014
ISIS has gained ground near Baghdad in the past month. ISIS aims to surround Baghdad in its belts.
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Kobani falling. ISIS in Baghdad suburbs, gaining elsewhere. Pinprick airstrikes. Pilots flying blind. It’s a non-war war & we’re not winning
— Stephen Hayes (@stephenfhayes) October 10, 2014
