Derna Shura Council Wednesday kicked off a large-scale military campaign against Daesh to break into the last stronghold of the terrorist group in the city.

Fighters of the Shura Council started in the early hours of the day a battle they called "Al-Nahrawan" to take control of ‘Korfat Al-Saba'h and Al-Fatayah", the last stronghold of the organization in the city. 

It was reported that the shura fighters were able to advance and control Daesh sites in Korfat Al-Saba'h. The fighters were also able to control the Al-Hila gate, south east of the city which was under the control of the group. 

The sound of violent clashes is still heard in different parts of the city. Korfat Al-Saba'h and Al-Fatayah is a mountainous area in the southeast of the city and is considered to be the last hideout of Daesh militants after their expulsion from the city last month.

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