IS has lost 1/4th of territory in Iraq, Syria
Islamic State has reportedly lost a quarter of its territory to rival forces in the last 18 months in Iraq and Syria, totaling to around 22,500 sq km. This includes military's recapture of IS strongholds Fallujah, and al Shadadi, a major logistics hub for militants. A Syrian army is underway to retake areas north of IS capital in Syria, Raqqa.