Iraqi Army has claimed its forces have entered the Islamic State group held Mosul for the first time since the terror outfit overran the city more than two years ago.<br/>In a statement in Baghdad yesterday, the Joint Operations Command said, Iraqi forces have now entered the Judaidat Al-Mufti area, within the left bank of the city of Mosul.<br/>Judaidat al-Mufti is an area on the southeastern side of the city. Iraqi forces launched a massive operation aimed at retaking Mosul from the terrorist group more than two weeks ago, and have been advancing on the city on multiple fronts. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, Iraqi State TV reported that the 9th armoured brigade had entered the district of Dweikhlah, in an attempt to open up a separate front in the battle against the IS group.
News On AIR | November 2, 2016 8:02 AM
Iraqi forces enter IS-held Mosul