Iraqi troops repulsed the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG) of six districts in the East of Mosul. On Friday, November 4, reports Reuters, citing an official military statement.
In the occupied territories were placed Iraqi national flags. As a result of military operations, the militants have suffered, according to the statement, heavy losses.
At the same time, the members of ISIS retreated to the South, crossed the Tigris river and attacked the small town of Sargat near Mosul. They seized a mosque and several homes, said Reuters.
The Iraqi security forces have imposed curfew on the city, and sent reinforcements to the military. It is noted that in the attack of militants killed seven soldiers.
Mosul — a stronghold and the unofficial capital of Iraqi territories controlled by ISIS. The city is stormed the Iraqi government forces and allied militia, with the support of the US-led international coalition.
The ground phase of the operation to liberate the city began at dawn on 17 October. In the attack, attended by about 60 thousand soldiers of the Iraqi army and militias. According to U.S. intelligence, in the city itself resistance can provide from 3.5 thousand to 5 thousand terrorists. About 2 thousand fighters operating in the vicinity of Mosul.