Iraqi forces have been closing in on the Old City for months, but its narrow streets and closely spaced buildings combined with a large civilian population made for an extremely difficult fight

Iraqi forces on verge of retaking Mosul's Old City from IS

Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made his only public appearance at the Great Mosque of al-Nuri. This is where he declared himself 'caliph'

Watch: Iraq says IS has blown up 800-yr-old Mosul mosque from where it declared 'caliphate'

Iraqi troops are intent on targeting the Al-Nuri mosque where?IS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made his only known public appearance in 2014

Iraqi forces resume bid to recapture Mosul's Old City

The human rights body said Islamic State 'indiscriminately' attacked civilians with explosives and mortar rounds in east Mosul

IS targets 'unbelieving' civilians in Mosul: Human Rights Watch

Troops reached Al Salam hospital, one km far from the Tigris river. They aim at conquering the southern-most bridge of Mosul, a key access point to the western part of the city

Iraqi army ready to push further within Mosul

The advance on the southern front comes days after Iraqi special forces fought their way into the eastern side of Mosul

Iraqi forces fighting Islamic State say nearing Mosul airport

Security forces were backed by air and ground support from a US-led coalition during their march towards Islamic State stronghold

Battle for Mosul: Iraqi troops open new fronts to oust IS

is-mosul

Is Mosul, News on Is Mosul, stories on Is Mosul, articles on Is Mosul, Is Mosul stories at Wion, Is Mosul news, Is Mosul latest news

is mosul