Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi left Mosul, but then used the Internet to encourage others to stay in the city.
The leader of the terrorist group “Islamic state” Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi left the Iraqi city of Mosul. This was stated by the foreign Minister of Britain, Boris Johnson, citing Western intelligence.
According to him, there is a certain irony, because according to some the leader of ISIS left Mosul, but then used the Internet to encourage others to stay in town and fight.
Also Johnson said that about 30 thousand civilians left the city. However, the Minister acknowledged that some civilians the militants are using as human shields.
As reported, the leader of the “Islamic state” Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in the first since December last year address urged the militants of the terrorist group not to give up and expressed confidence in the victory while Iraqi troops have entered Mosul.
Recall, 17 October, Prime Minister of Iraq Haider al-Abadi announced the beginning of military operation to liberate Mosul from ISIS. According to media reports, the Iraqi military and police forces and Kurdish Peshmerga with air support, the coalition headed by the USA launched a massive offensive on Mosul. The ground part of the operation was preceded by artillery preparation and air strikes on the positions of militants.
