The Iraqi army pushed back militants in southern Mosul.
In the fighting on Saturday, November 5, the Iraqi army pushed back the militants of the Islamic state, who control the city of Mosul to the southern part of the city.
Lieutenant-General of the army Raed Shakir Gawat said that with the successful operation in Hammam al-Allyl army can act more effectively against terrorists.
Recall, units of the Iraqi army and police entered the town of Hammam al-Allyl, which is considered the last “Bastion” of the militants of the terrorist group Islamic state on the southern outskirts of Mosul.
The army came to the village from three directions. Support of operation provide the Iraqi air force.
