Combatientes kurdos avanzan en ciudad iraqui de Sinjar, enfrentan a fuerte resistencia de EI

The city of Sinjar in Iraq was covered in smoke after Kurdish Peshmerga forces advanced towards the city center. The smoke is partly due to ISIS militants burning tires and oil to obstruct coalition airstrikes. Combatant Bahir Elias reported fierce fighting, with ISIS using snipers, resulting in casualties. Kurdish forces have initiated an operation to reclaim Sinjar.

What was the main reason for the smoke covering Sinjar?

• Industrial pollution

• Natural forest fires

• Volcanic activity

• Intense battles and smoke screens

What tactic did ISIS use to obstruct airstrikes?

• Deploying anti-aircraft guns

• Using camouflage nets

• Burning tires and oil

• Building barricades

Who reported the use of snipers by ISIS?

• A US military official

• A local journalist

• An anonymous source

• Bahir Elias

How many combatants were reported injured in the recent battles?

• 10

• 15

• 30

• 25

What was the objective of the Kurdish Peshmerga operation?

• To capture ISIS leaders

• To negotiate a ceasefire

• To retake Sinjar

• To evacuate civilians