Monday, 27 February 2017

Iraqi forces take control of Mosul Bridge




   Iraqi military says it has retaken a bridge across the River Tigris in Mosul, after driving back Islamic State, IS, militants in the city's south-west.

   According to reports, the  Federal Police Rapid Response Force advanced into the Jawsaq district today and reached the Fourth Bridge.
    Mosul's five bridges have been badly damaged in fighting since October.
   But once it is repaired, the Fourth Bridge could help the military bring in reinforcements and supplies from the government-held east of the city.
   Meanwhile, UN aid workers say they are extremely concerned by the humanitarian situation in remaining IS-held areas of western Mosul, where about 750,000 people are believed to be living.

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