reuters december encircle city week iraqi military launch campaign retake week final push seize central administration complex sundayldquoby control complex mean defeat ramadirdquo say sabah alnumani spokesman force lead fight government ldquothe step clear pocket exist cityrdquoa defense official speak condition anonymity say usled campaign islamic state unable confirm point militant clear government complexthe battle ramadi solitaire game depict climatic seven day assault key town commander iraqi security force capture government complex secure political victory ultimate objective liberate city inhabitant elite counter terrorism service troop support army police militia unit coalition air asset special force edge combat brutal unpredictable city ied isis fighter innocent civiliansyou plan carefully advantage freedom deliver strike enemy territory warn lose game turn casualty mount isis counterattack expose troopsmdashdescription publisher

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