As a result of military operations, the militants suffered heavy losses.
Iraqi troops repulsed the militants of the terrorist group “Islamic state” (ISIS) six districts in the East of Mosul.
About it reports Reuters, citing an official military statement.
In the occupied territories were placed Iraqi national flags. As a result of military operations, the militants suffered heavy losses.
Meanwhile, the militants retreated to the South, crossed the Tigris river and attacked the small town of Sargat near Mosul. According to the Agency, the Islamists seized the mosque and several houses.
The Iraqi security forces have imposed curfew on the city, and sent reinforcements to the military. It is noted that in the attack of militants killed seven soldiers.
ISIS militants captured Mosul in the summer of 2014. In the operation to liberate the city there are about 60 thousand Iraqi soldiers and allied militia, with the support of the US-led international coalition.
According to U.S. intelligence, in the city itself resistance can provide from 3.5 thousand to 5 thousand terrorists. About 2 thousand insurgents are in the vicinity of Mosul.
