Iraq: war of attrition on front line of battle for Mosul
27.01.2017 - 00:40
The battle for Mosul is said to be entering a critical phase as Iraqi special forces try to drive ISIL fighters out of key positions on the west bank of the Tigris river. Both sides are waging a war of attrition in the northern Iraqi city, with civilians caught in the middle. The battle for Mosul is said to be entering a critical phase as Iraqi special forces try to drive ISIL fighters out of key positions on the west bank of the Tigris river. Both sides are waging a war of attrition in the northern Iraqi city, with civilians caught in the middle.