29 Mar 2024
Monday 31 October 2016 - 14:40
Story Code : 237181

Iraq opens new frontlines in Mosul operations

Iraqi forces have launched an offensive to advance toward the eastern borders of the city of Mosul from three new axes.

The Joint Operations Command coordinating Iraqs war on the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group said the elite Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) and army troops launched a campaign to advance toward the left bank of the city of Mosul from three axes.

The Tigris River flows through Mosul; thus, Iraqis refer to the citys eastern half as the left bank and its western part as the right bank.

A senior officer with the CTS said outside the recently-recaptured town of Bartalla that only two villages separate the Iraqi forces from Mosul.

The target is to retake Bazwaya and Gogjali, the last two villages before Mosul, he said, adding, If we manage that, well only be a few hundred meters from Mosul.

The operations to liberate Mosul, Iraqs second largest city and Daeshs self-proclaimed headquarters in the Arab country, have entered their third week.

By Press TV
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