Iraqi forces resume offensive on eastern Mosul
11:48, 31 October 2016
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 31, ARMENPRESS. Iraqi troops including elite counter terrorism forces resumed an offensive on the eastern front of Mosul on Monday, a military statement said, targeting the eastern bank of the Tigris river which divides the northern Iraqi city, Reuters reports.
The elite counter terrorism unit had paused its advance last week after it made ground quicker than forces on other fronts, to allow them to close the gap.