The Philippine military says it has made gains retaking Marawi city from Islamic State militants (IS) amid clashes that have left about 100 people dead. <br/><br/>Spokesman for the Philippines' Armed Forces Brigadier General Restituto Padilla said troops were in complete control of the city except for certain areas held by militants from the Maute group, the local militants who have declared allegiance to IS. <br/><br/>He said more than 61 Maute fighters were killed in the operation. Reports say the remaining fighters are still believed to be holding several hostages, including a priest and a number of Christians.<br/><br/>Militants allied to the IS came out onto the streets of Marawi last week after the army attempted to capture a top militant leader, Isnilon Hapilon. He is being protected by Maute group .<br/><br/>

The Philippine military says, it has made gains retaking Marawi city from Islamist militants amid clashes that have left about 100 people dead. According to the military, militants now control only small pockets within the southern Philippine city. <br/><br/>But there are still reports of fighting on the ground and thousands of civilians trapped. Nineteen civilians are known to have died. Some were found dead in a ravine with gunshot wounds to their heads. <br/><br/>Militants allied to the Islamic State came out onto the streets of Marawi last week after the army attempted to capture a top militant leader. <br/><br/>Many residents fled the city as clashes erupted, but a local official said about 2,000 people were unable to leave areas held by the militants.