Iraqi forces enter IS-held Mosul

Iraqi Army has claimed its forces have entered the Islamic State group held Mosul for the first time since the terror outfit overran the city more than two years ago.In a statement in Baghdad yesterday, the Joint Operations Command said, Iraqi forces have now entered the Judaidat Al-Mufti area, within the left bank of the city of Mosul.

Judaidat al-Mufti is an area on the southeastern



side of the city. Iraqi forces launched a massive operation aimed at retaking Mosul from the terrorist group more than two weeks ago, and have been advancing on the city on multiple fronts. 

Meanwhile, Iraqi State TV reported that the 9th armoured brigade had entered the district of Dweikhlah, in an attempt to open up a separate front in the battle against the IS group.