David Johnston says group is more centralised in Iraq and most of its efforts are spent trying to hold ground rather than take new areas The Islamic State group is now more centralised in Iraq and lost more than 7,000 fighters and leaders over the past year, according to an Australian defence chief. Vice admiral David Johnston, Australia's chief of joint operations, told reporters in Canberra on Wednesday the situation had changed and progress was being made.
Isis lost more than 7,000 fighters in past year, says Australian defence chief
The Guardian - 19 Aug 2015 04:32
David Johnston says group is more centralised in Iraq and most of its efforts are spent trying to hold ground rather than take new areas The Islamic State group is now more centralised in Iraq and lost more than 7,000 fighters and leaders over the past year, according to an Australian defence chief. Vice admiral David Johnston, Australia's chief of joint operations, told reporters in Canberra on Wednesday the situation had changed and progress was being made.
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