Iraqi forces attack last ISIS/ISIL stronghold in Mosul

Iraqi government forces attacked the so-called Islamic State's remaining stronghold in Mosul's Old City, a day after formally declaring the end of the insurgents' self-declared caliphate and the capture of the historic mosque which symbolised their power.


Dozens of civilians fled in the direction of the Iraqi forces, mostly women and children, some wounded by insurgents' fire, thirsty and tired.

The battles ahead will be difficult as most of the terror/militants are foreigners expected to fight until the death. They are dug in among civilians, using them as human shields, Counter Terrorism Service commanders in the city told Reuters.
 [rte.ie]
30/6/17