Iraqi elite force reaches Mosul Old City riverbank as Islamic State faces defeat
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared the end of Islamic State's "state of falsehood" a week ago, after security forces retook the mosque - although only after retreating militants blew it up.
Jul 09, 2017, 17:09 PM ISTCivilians flee as Iraqi forces attack last Islamic State redoubt in Mosul
Dozens of civilians fled in the direction of the Iraqi forces, mostly women and children, some wounded by insurgents fire, thirsty and tired.
Jun 30, 2017, 15:49 PM ISTIraqi forces launch final assault on Islamic State-held Mosul Old City
Islamic State is also using suicide car and motorbike bombs, booby traps and sniper and mortar fire against the troops.
Jun 18, 2017, 17:59 PM ISTIraq aims to drive Islamic State from west Mosul within a month
Iraqi forces aim to dislodge Islamic State militants from west Mosul within a month, despite gruelling urban combat in densely populated terrain, the head of the elite Counter Terrorism Service told Reuters on Thursday.
Mar 09, 2017, 21:26 PM IST