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You are looking at new drone video from the u.s. joint coalition of the moment iraqi forces flew their flag monday. earlier today, the spokesman for the pentagon's operation against isis spoke about ramadi's future. >> between the damage done to it when isil seized the city initially, the damage that continued while isil held it and of course, further damage that is just the natural result of modern urban combat, there is significant damage in that city. it's going to take time to rebuild it. >> with me now is michael kay, foreign affairs analyst and retired senior british officer who complete...

Quick, what can you tell us about ramadi. there is some new information, right is this. >> yes the iraqi government indicated it thought its forces had breached into the city against isis and that it were now controlling about 60% of it and that ramadi no longer under full isis control but is looking under way. the u.s. believe the iraqis are making progress and they are now challenging isis fighters for control of ramadi. maybe not 60% but they are making an effort and it does appear finally the effort to retake ramadi is on the move. it is just far from done. >> thank you so much. and this...