Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Iraq Offensive to Retake Mosul Could Extend for Weeks

Iraq's military campaign to capture the city of Mosul from the Daesh terrorist group that entered its second day could extend into several weeks, French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Tuesday.


"This will be a long battle, it will last at least several weeks," Le Drian said in remarks broadcast by BFMTV.

Le Drian said US-led coalition forces and France are assisting the Iraqi troops in the offensive.
[sputniknews.com]
18/10/16

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