Maria Zakharova
The official representative of Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova condemned the international coalition’s actions during a massive attack on the Iraqi city of Mosul, occupied by the militants of the “Islamic state” (IG). The diplomat outlined in Facebook.
“Counter-terrorist operation conducted by the leading powers of the XXI century, has become a medieval massacre, which primarily affect the civilian population. The population of Mosul EN masse as dying from terrorists and their opposing coalition forces,” — said Zakharov.
According to the diplomat, there is an information blockade of the events in Mosul by coalition forces. Zakharova also said that not developed a comprehensive plan for the rescue of civilians from the city and its environs, and humanitarian corridors do not exist. “One thing is clear, peaceful Iraqis of Mosul, the coalition is much worse than the fighters of Aleppo”, — concluded the spokesman.
On the progress of the humanitarian operation to rescue the civilian population of Mosul on a daily basis according to the office for the coordination of humanitarian Affairs. In the latest report, published 4 November, reported that as of that date, the city has managed to leave 18 thousand people, most of whom are placed in special refugee camps. Already established or under construction at the moment, the camp will be able to make about 70 thousand families.
A ground operation to liberate Mosul began on 17 October. It involves the Iraqi army units and Kurdish, with the support of the international coalition forces. The second populous city in Iraq ISIS busy for the past two years.
The activities of the “Islamic state” is prohibited in Russia.