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Fragile army gains in Mosul leave residents exposed

BAGHDAD- The fierce ebb and flow of battle in Mosul's eastern districts is leaving residents feeling in constant threat, even after army advances in their neighbourhoods, as counter-attacks by ISIS jihadists often put them straight back on the front line.

 

Special forces and a tank division fighting to expand their foothold in the east of the city for nearly two weeks have faced determined opposition from the militants who have launched waves of suicide bombers, sniper attacks and ambushes against them.

 

The army has said it controls or has advanced in nearly a dozen districts in Mosul. But announcements of gains are often followed by reports of renewed fighting in the same areas which have been declared under control.

 


פרסום ראשון: 11.13.16, 12:01