Kurdish forces take up positions outside IS villages Source: AAP
The United States says Iraqi forces are already ahead of schedule on the first day of their offensive to retake the city of Mosul from the self-proclaimed Islamic State. About 30,000 Iraqi troops and Kurdish fighters are taking part in potentially the most decisive battle yet against I-S.
The United States says Iraqi forces are already ahead of schedule on the first day of their offensive to retake the city of Mosul from the self-proclaimed Islamic State. About 30,000 Iraqi troops and Kurdish fighters are taking part in potentially the most decisive battle yet against I-S.
