Battle for Mosul: Intense fighting sees families fleeing

Battle for Mosul: Intense fighting sees families fleeing

Dozens of Iraqis fled the eastern districts of Mosul as Iraqi armed forces intensified their fight against Islamic State on 16 November. Iraqi Counter Terrorism Services have faced fierce resistance from the militants over several days, with waves of suicide bombers, sniper attacks and ambushes. Families, including children and the elderly, were seen walking with their belongings bundled up in the hope of escaping the constant shelling and exchange of fire. Nov 17, 2016