Iraqi forces 'take Mosul Airport runway from IS militants'

Iraq's militarised police forces have entered Mosul International Airport, taking over the runway amid fierce clashes with Islamic State fighters, according to officials.

Iraqi forces 'take Mosul Airport runway from IS militants'
Thu, 23 Feb, 2017 - 09:25

Iraq's militarised police forces have entered Mosul International Airport, taking over the runway amid fierce clashes with Islamic State fighters, according to officials.

The advance is part of a major assault that started five days ago to drive IS militants from the western half of Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city.

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