UN in Iraq: Level of destruction in Ramadi 'staggering'

The destruction in Ramadi is “staggering” and worse than anywhere else in Iraq, a UN team concluded this week after making the first assessment visit to the city since its recapture from IS.
UN in Iraq: Level of destruction in Ramadi 'staggering'

It said the main hospital and train station had been destroyed, along with thousands of other buildings.

Local officials told the UN team 64 bridges and much of the electricity grid had been ruined.

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