Military Clashes Continue In The Ruins Of Mosul

Newsweek: US Military Still Bombing ISIS After Iraq Declares Defeat of Islamic State in Mosul

U.S. and Iraqi forces are still actively fighting remaining elements of the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in Iraq days after the war-torn country's leadership announced it had effectively defeated the jihadis.

In its latest report, the Defense Department said Wednesday that the U.S.-led international coalition had launched five airstrikes against ISIS positions Tuesday in Mosul and Qarayya, two days after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over the ultraconservative Sunni Muslim group. Iraqi ground forces and allied militias have also faced resistance in Mosul and other pockets of ISIS support south of Mosul, where the hardline militants are making a last stand to defend what remains of their so-called caliphate in a country they once claimed nearly half of.

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WNU Editor: After Mosul the next ISIS target will be the ISIS stronghold at Tal Afar

.... Tal Afar Next in Pressing ISIS After Mosul Victory: Townsend (Military.com)

More News On Military Clashes Continue In The Ruins Of Mosul

Heavy Fighting Shakes West Mosul a Day After Victory Over ISIS Is Declared -- Time/AP
Iraq strikes Islamic State in Mosul days after declaring victory -- Reuters
Despite victory over ISIL, sporadic fighting continues in Mosul -- Al Jazeera
Mosul ISIS fighters feigning surrender in order to attempt suicide attacks -- ABC News
What the Islamic State is saying about its loss of Mosul -- Amanda Erickson, Washington Post
U.S. General Says Fight Against IS 'Far From Over' In Iraq -- RFE
Top US general denies claim of possible war crimes in Mosul fight -- The Hill
No big change seen to US troop levels in Iraq after Mosul victory -- Euronews

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