Militants “Islamic state” tend to leave the Western part of Mosul, reports CNN with reference to the commander of the Federal police of Iraq RAID Shair of Caudata.
According to him, terrorists are increasingly in a situation where they are cut off from each other, and their leaders run out of pockets that are still controlled by ISIS.
“The terrorist organization ISIS is in a state of shock, confusion and destruction, and its militants fighting in the isolated groups”, — said Gaudet.
“Our intelligence units on the ground report that the terrorist organization is falling apart, and its leaders fleeing from Mosul,” he added.
Iraqi forces regained control over the Eastern part of Mosul, displacing IG a month ago. Under fire from government troops now there are pockets of terrorists in the Western part of the city.
February 24, government forces took full control of Mosul airport and a nearby military camp, located in the Western part of the city. In addition, the army managed to repel the main plant.
Mosul is the unofficial capital of ISIS in Iraq. Ground military operation to liberate the city began on 17 October 2016. It involves units of the regular army of the country, the Kurdish militia and formation of volunteers. The international coalition led by the United States provides them with air and artillery support.
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