Exclusive: Parts freed so far in Mosul explained on map
May 23 2017 08:57 PM

An updated version of Mosul's map showing the latest developments in the battle to oust ISIS from occupied districts in the city's right bank has been obtained by The Baghdad Post on Tuesday.

On the map, the spots marked in green represent the previously ISIS-held areas that have been liberated

As the map shows, the white spots represent the parts of the war-torn city where ISIS is still controlling

In Mosul, there are areas still witnessing clashes between the Iraqi forces, backed by international coalition, and ISIS terrorists They are marked in orange on the map

Only seven out of 54 neighborhoods have not liberated in Mosul's right bank a local official in Nineveh Governorate confirmed on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, ISIS has executed seven of its top leaders in Mosul upon their attempt to escape Mosul battles a security source said.

In a statement, the Center said it renews its commitment to neutrality when covering stories of the battles and the other issues. Our aim is nothing but the truth, the statement concluded

Publishing the maps relating to the progress of the Iraqi forces in Mosul is done after contacts with multiple military sources and local officials it added.

Iraqi Forces launched a major offensive on 19th of February to retake the western part of Mosul after declaring total control of the eastern part of the city on 24th of January as part of the military operations to liberate the city that started on 17th of October 2016. https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/story/10996/