Information, exactly how many people are in Mosul, does not exist.
In Washington believe that the militants group “Islamic state” in the defense of Mosul will hide behind civilians. “We expect they do not hesitate to put a civilian under attack in the defense of the city, – said the press Secretary of White house Josh earnest, speaking about the militants “Islamic state” in Mosul. – We assume that they use highly unethical and dangerous methods to try to stay in the city.”
At the same time, according to Ernest, the Iraqi armed forces will greatly benefit from the support of the US and coalition partners, in terms of airstrikes.
The White house spokesman believes that they have already received benefit from the exercise, held jointly with American military experts and military partners of the United States in the coalition. “There is a direct connection between our investment in the professionalism of the Iraqi armed forces and the probability of success of their operation against “Islamic state” in Mosul,” – said the representative of the White house.
Ernest said that the US and its coalition partners, preparing to attack Mosul, “will try to save as many lives as possible”. “But to think that the Iraqi security forces should postpone the operation because of fears over the humanitarian situation in Mosul, does not make sense”, – he said.
The UN has warned that the humanitarian consequences of the operation to liberate the city can affect up to 1.2 million people living in Mosul and the surrounding area.
Information, exactly how many people are in Mosul, does not exist. Before the capture of the city by militants two years ago, lived there for more than two million people.
