New map shows progress of Iraqi forces in Mosul Battle
An updated version of Mosul map showing the latest developments in the battle to recapture ISIS-held areas in Nineveh Governorate, particularly the city’s right bank, has been obtained by The Baghdad Post on Tuesday.
On the map, the spots marked in green represent the previously ISIS-held areas that have been liberated.
As the map shows, the white spots represent the parts of the war-torn city where ISIS is still controlling.
In Mosul, there are areas still witnessing clashes between the Iraqi forces, backed by international coalition, and ISIS terrorists. They are marked in orange on the map.
Iraqi forces have broken into Wadi Akkab industrial zone west of Mosul, Commander of the Iraq’s counter- terrorism forces, Major General Maan al-Saadi said on Monday.
On Monday, Iraqi Air Force destroyed an ISIS explosive device depot in Tal Afar district, 40 miles from Mosul.
The map was released by Nineveh Media Center on May 9th.
In a statement, the Center said it renews its commitment to neutrality when covering stories of the battles and the other issues. Our aim is nothing but the truth, the statement concluded.
Publishing the maps relating to the progress of the Iraqi forces in Mosul is done after contacts with multiple military sources and local officials, it added.
Iraqi Forces launched a major offensive on 19th of February to retake the western part of Mosul after declaring total control of the eastern part of the city on 24th of January as part of the military operations to liberate the city that started on 17th of October 2016.