Iraqi Forces Retake Eastern Mosul

The eastern section of Mosul has been completely liberated from Islamic State jihadists after a massive offensive mission began last month, an Iraqi commander said Wednesday. Speaking at a news conference, Staff General Talib al-Shaghati said that Iraqi forces took control of the last remaining neighborhoods on the eastern shore of the Tigris River, which roughly divides the city into two districts. “The east side of Mosul, including the most important areas, is done [under control],”...

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