New York Times: Iraqi Forces in Mosul Plan ISIS Assault, but Fight Could Be Long
LONDON — Although the Iraqi military on Friday began leafleting areas of western Mosul still controlled by the Islamic State, warning people to evacuate because an offensive was imminent, the American military is not predicting a speedy resolution to the battle for the city.
Speaking at a news conference in London, Col. Ryan S. Dillon, the American coalition spokesman for Iraq and Syria, would not predict a timeline for the Iraqi military, supported by American advisers and air power, to finally oust the extremists. “I am confident they will retake Mosul,” he said. “This is inevitable. It will happen.”
Islamic State militants overran the city of more than one million, as well as other large stretches of the country, over just a few days in June 2014. More than two years later, in October 2016, Iraqi forces trained and advised by Americans and other coalition countries began an offensive to retake the city. Iraqi officials predicted success within a few months, but Islamic State fighters have managed to hold onto important parts of the city’s west side, including its historic center.
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WNU Editor: The above video is a must see look at how the battle for Mosul is evolving on the ground.
Battle For The Iraqi City Of Mosul -- News Updates May 26, 2017
Exclusive: Inside the battle for Mosul, chaos on the ground -- France 24
Dozens of Islamic State militants killed in airstrike, west of Mosul -- Iraqi News
Iraqi forces call on civilians to flee Mosul’s Islamic State held Old City -- Reuters
Mosul neighbors refute U.S. claim that ISIS stored explosives in building leveled in airstrike -- Washington Post
Iraq demands compensation for devastating airstrike on Mosul -- NYP/AP
What's that drone flying in over the horizon? It's a scout from Islamic State -- Los Angeles Times
Iraq investigating elite unit accused of human rights violations in Mosul campaign -- Washington Post
Journalist’s Footage Shows Iraqi Forces Torturing Civilians, ABC Report Says -- NYT
Iraq official admits to war crimes in Mosul -- Middle East Monitor
UN envoy: Liberation of Mosul 'imminent,' IS days numbered -- FOX News
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Pretty typical of WNU Editor not to mention the above.
He's just like the rest.
Anon.
I cannot be everywhere at once.
Just for your info. That is a headline at 18:00 EST. And full coverage at 21:00 EST.
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