Iraqi forces reach jihadist-besieged town of Amerli
Iraqi forces have broken through the Islamic State-besieged town of Amerli where thousands of people were trapped for over two months, according to news agency AFP.
Security spokesman Lieutenant General Qassem Atta told AFP: "Our forces entered Amerli and broke the siege".
RAF transport planes took part in a humanitarian air drop to the town last night, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said.
US aircraft also launched airstrikes against IS fighters near the besieged town.
