Iraqi Troops Begin Operations to Liberate West Mosul
The federal police and counter-terrorism forces have begun pushing towards western part of Mosul
Basnews English 01 February 2017MOSUL — After reclaiming full control of the eastern part of Mosul, Iraqi Counter-terrorism forces started on Wednesday a push towards the western part of the city which is still held by the Islamic State (IS).

Major Ali Mohsen, an officer from the elite forces, told BasNews the Iraqi troops started a new phase of operations from southern and western fronts towards West Mosul

The official stated the federal police forces have begun to advance from southern axis and the counter terrorism forces are pushing forward from the western front

Regarding the participation of Hashd al-Shaabi Shi’ite militia in the offensive of liberating the western part of Mosul the official said Hashd forces are involved in the battle in west of Mosul
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