'Intense' Fighting In East Mosul: Officer
Fakhir Rizvi Published November 12, 2016 | 01:05 PM
MOSUL, Iraq, , (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Nov, 2016 ) - Elite Iraqi forces were engaged in "intense" fighting with militants in eastern Mosul on Saturday as they tried to fortify positions before advancing further into the city, an officer said.
Iraqi forces launched a massive operation to retake the country's second city from the Islamic State group on October 17, and the Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) special forces have pushed the militants back from some Mosul neighbourhoods.
But there are still weeks if not months of fighting ahead in the battle to recapture the last IS-held Iraqi city.
"The fighting is intense this morning. We're trying to fortify our positions in Arbajiyah before continuing our attack into Al-Bakr," said Staff Lieutenant Colonel Muntadhar Salem of CTS, referring to two Mosul areas.
CTS forces launched an assault on Arbajiyah the day before, and Salem said that they were in control of the area on Saturday. IS overran large areas north and west of Baghdad in 2014, but Iraqi forces backed by US-led air strikes have since regained significant ground from the militants.
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 28 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 28 April 2024
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
Attack in restive Chilean province leaves three police officers dead
PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
DC Bahawalnagar leads fight for fair bread prices
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
02 proclaimed offenders arrested by Wah Police
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese ..
More Stories From World
-
Football: French Ligue 1 table
3 hours ago -
Inter continue Serie A title party as Bologna slip in Champions League bid
3 hours ago -
Paris Saint-Germain win Ligue 1 title after Monaco defeat
3 hours ago -
Man City see off Forest to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal
4 hours ago -
Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU elections
4 hours ago -
Masood Khan hails Pakistani-American physicians role in upgrading Pakistan's healthcare system; also ..
5 hours ago
-
Celtic down Dundee to stay on course for Scottish Premiership crown
5 hours ago -
Ireland will act to send asylum seekers back to UK: PM
5 hours ago -
Kainz keeps Cologne's hope alive with late equaliser at Mainz
5 hours ago -
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results - 1st update
5 hours ago -
Inter continue Serie A title party as Bologna slip in Champions League bid
5 hours ago -
Masood Khan hails Pakistani-American physicians role in upgrading Pakistan's healthcare system; also ..
5 hours ago