The Battle For The Iraqi City Of Mosul -- News Updates January 13, 2017

Reuters: Iraqi forces make rapid gains against Islamic State in Mosul

Iraqi special forces stormed a sprawling university complex in northeast Mosul on Friday and pushed Islamic State back in nearby areas to reach two more bridges across the Tigris River, the military said.

The militants were fighting back at Mosul University, which they seized when they took over the city in 2014. A Reuters reporter saw heavy clashes inside the campus.

Iraqi forces have now recaptured most districts in eastern Mosul, nearly three months into a U.S.-backed offensive, which accelerated at the turn of the year with new tactics and better coordination.

They aim to take full control of the eastern bank of the Tigris, which bisects Mosul from north to south, before launching attacks on the western side still fully in Islamic State hands.

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The Battle For The Iraqi City Of Mosul -- News Updates January 13, 2017

Battle for Mosul: Iraqi forces reach second bridge, storm strategic university complex, military chief says -- ABC News Online
Iraqi Forces Enter Mosul University in Battling Islamic State -- AP
Iraqi forces capture Mosul University buildings -- UPI
Iraqi forces enter Mosul University as battle to take city back from Islamic State pushes on -- Chicago Tribune
Heavy clashes as Iraqi forces storm Mosul university -- DW
Fight to take Mosul back from Isis reaches gates of city's university -- The Independent
ISIS destroys Mosul bridges as troops advance -- CNN
Mosul Bridges Are Key to Liberating ISIS Stronghold -- NBC
Mosul offensive: Iraqi forces kill at least 108 Islamic State militants in multiple strikes -- International Business Times
Is Anti-Drone Gun Taking Out ISIS Quadcopters in Mosul? -- KitUp!
Over 144,500 Iraqis Displaced Amid Operation to Liberate Mosul From Daesh -- Sputni
Mosul emergency has now displaced over 144,500 Iraqis: IOM -- Relief Web
Iraq's Korek Mountains Provide Respite From Mosul Conflict -- Market Watch
Inside Mosul in Pictures -- VOA
Exodus From Mosul (Photo Gallery) -- Reuters