Philippines: Battle for Marawi hots up as top IS-linked terrorist reportedly killed
Written By Wion Web Desk
Published: Oct 19, 2017, 24:29 IST | Updated: Oct 19, 2017, 24:29 IST
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared the southern city "liberated from terrorists' influence" but the military said the five-month battle against militants loyal to the Islamic State group was not yet over.
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Battle for Marawi
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Marawi liberated from terrorists' influence: Duterte
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Duterte led rain-soaked soldiers in celebrations in Marawi
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Duterte's battle
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Marawi battle
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Duterte's battle in Marawi
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Philippines: Battle for Marawi hots up
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