Battle for Mosul: Civilians Flee as Iraqi Troops Push Deeper into ISIL Held Areas

Government forces are reported to have made steady progress since launching their offensive on the western half of Mosul about a week ago.

Backed by airstrikes, the Iraqi army is now said to be fully in control of the airport and a major military installation in the city.

Iraqi security analyst Fadel Abu Raghif said: ‘‘The Ghizlani military camp is located on higher ground so the extremists can’t attack with indirect fire. Their shells have lost half of their power. It is also difficult for them to attack uphill. The Iraqi forces will have more power attacking from higher ground.”

Sustained heavy artillery is being used to batter ISIL positions. 

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Source: euronews.