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Cars burnt and destroyed by clashes are seen on a street during a battle between Iraqi forces and ISIS militants, in Mosul, Iraq March 16, 2017. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
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Members of the Iraqi rapid response forces and the Iraqi Federal Police move between their vehicles during clashes with ISIS militants in western Mosul, Iraq May 27, 2017. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
Broad Battles Launched to Retake Mosul Old City
Irbil- Amid battles launched by Iraqi forces to retake control over ISIS-held Old City of Mosul, reports said that an Iranian top Revolutionary Guard general was killed in battles near Syrian borders. Army Staff Lieutenant General Abdulamir Yarallah made a statement...Caption:
Displaced Iraqi people who fled from clashes ride in a military truck during a battle between Iraqi forces and Islamic state militants in western Mosul, Iraq, May 17, 2017. REUTERS/ Alaa Al-Marjani
UN Fears 200,000 More Could Flee Mosul As Fighting Intensifies
The United Nations said on Thursday another 200,000 people could flee their homes in Mosul as Iraqi forces push into the last districts held by ISIS militants. UN humanitarian coordinator Lise Grande said nearly 700,000 people have already been displaced from Mosul...Caption:
A member of Iraqi forces looks at displaced civilians as they get off a bus after their arrival at Hammam al-Alil camp south of Mosul, Iraq May 10, 2017. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem
Iraqi Forces Tighten Siege over ISIS in Mosul
Mosul – ISIS members have started fleeing northern and western sides of Mosul towards regions ruled by them in the Old City, making use of its narrow streets, security sources revealed. Sources added that Iraqi security forces liberated on Wednesday new...Caption:
Iraqi Federal Police fires his rifle at ISIS militants’ positions at Bab al Jadid district in the old city of Mosul, Iraq, March 26, 2017. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal