Battle of Ramadi (2014–2015)

The Battle of Ramadi, also called the Fall of Ramadi, was part of an ISIL offensive to capture all of the Anbar Province. Ramadi was one of the Iraqi government's last strongholds in Anbar, after ISIL's success in a previous campaign. The battle began in November 2014, and drew to a close on 14 May 2015, as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) insurgents seized hold of government buildings. On 17 May, the Iraqi Army and special forces fled the city, with 500 civilians and security personnel dead.

"Fall of Ramadi" redirects here. For the battle that lasted from 2015 to 2016, see Battle of Ramadi (2015–2016). For other battles in Ramadi, see Battle of Ramadi (disambiguation).
Battle of Ramadi (2014-2015)
Part of the War in Iraq
Date21 November 2014 – 17 May 2015
(5 months, 3 weeks and 5 days)
Location
Ramadi, Anbar Governorate, Iraq
33.416°N 43.3°E / 33.416; 43.3
Result

ISIL victory

  • Iraqi government forces retreat from the city of Ramadi.
  • ISIL forces take full control of Ramadi and its outskirts.
Belligerents

Iraq

Air support:
 United States
 United Kingdom
 Canada
 Australia		  Islamic State
Commanders and leaders
Haider al-Abadi
Ahmed al-Dulaimi
Maj. Gen. Fadhil Barwari
(ICTS commander)		 Abu Waheeb
Units involved

Iraqi Armed Forces

  • Shia militias
  • Tribal fighters
U.S. Air Force
 Royal Air Force
 Royal Canadian Air Force
 Royal Australian Air Force		 Military of ISIL
Strength
Iraqi Army: 6,000 (May 2015) 150–600
Casualties and losses
160+ killed,
25+ missing		 68+ killed
658+ people executed by ISIL in and around Ramadi (before 14 May)
500 civilians and security personnel killed
(14–17 May)
Ramadi's location inside Iraq
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