Iraqi forces announce liberation of east Mosul from IS terrorists

Iraqi army started its military operations to liberate eastern Mosul’s Talkeef district on Thursday in the framework of the battle to eliminate ISIS militias from the city. Meanwhile, the Iraqi forces are close to cleanse Mousl's left coast from the extremists, according to military sources.
 The Iraqi forces achieve notable advance in 95th day of the current battle amid the continuation of airstrikes missile attacks from the international coalition led by the U.S. against the areas controlled by the extremist group.
 According to military sources, the Iraqi forces restored control over the eastern coast of Mousl. However, a large swath of Mousl's left coast is still under the control of the extremist group, including the Arab neighborhood, presidential palaces and other areas.
 Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi issued a statement, posted on his website, saying that “work is underway to liberate” Ghabat and the area housing Saddam Hussein’s former presidential palaces in eastern Mosul. He also vowed to liberate the western side of the city.