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The mission for Mosul

Iraqi army forces move on villages surrounding Mosul, a Daesh stronghold in the North of Iraq

October 18, 2016 at 11:03 pm

Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village where we can see smoke rise from oil wells which were set on fire by Daesh terrorists. [Feriq Fereç/Anadolu Agency]
Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, set on fire by Daesh to limit coalition forces pilots’ line-of-sight, near Mosul in Iraq on October 18, 2016 [Feriq Fereç / Anadolu Agency]
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday. ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday. ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday. ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday. ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday. ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday. ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ: Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on 18 October 2016. [Feriq Fereç/Anadolu Agency]
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday. ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday. ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu Agency )
Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016. ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu Agency). [File photot]
Iraqi army forces arrive in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016 [Feriq Fereç / Anadolu Agency]
Civilians protect their herd from smoke as the battle for control over Mosul continues. 18th October 2016 [file copy]
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Civilians herd their sheeps in Hut village as smoke rises from oil wells, were set on fire by Daesh terrorists to limit coalition forces pilots’ eyesight following Iraqi army’s retaking of Al Qayyarah town during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh, in Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday. ( Feriq Fereç – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: An explosion trapped by Deash is seen as Anti Terror teams linked to Iraqi government keep their positions after they deployed armored vehicles at Bartella Town of Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016 during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh terrorists. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday, according to Iraqi Prime Minister. ( Muhammed Bamerni – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Anti Terror teams linked to Iraqi government keep their positions as they deployed armored vehicles at Bartella Town of Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016 during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh terrorists. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday, according to Iraqi Prime Minister. ( Muhammed Bamerni – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Anti Terror teams linked to Iraqi government keep their positions as they deployed armored vehicles at Bartella Town of Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016 during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh terrorists. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday, according to Iraqi Prime Minister. ( Muhammed Bamerni – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Anti Terror teams linked to Iraqi government keep their positions as they deployed armored vehicles at Bartella Town of Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016 during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh terrorists. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday, according to Iraqi Prime Minister. ( Muhammed Bamerni – Anadolu Agency )
MOSUL, IRAQ – OCTOBER 18: Anti Terror teams linked to Iraqi government keep their positions as they deployed armored vehicles at Bartella Town of Mosul, Iraq on October 18, 2016 during the operation to retake Iraq’s Mosul from Daesh terrorists. A much anticipated Mosul offensive to liberate the city from Daesh began midnight Sunday, according to Iraqi Prime Minister. ( Muhammed Bamerni – Anadolu Agency )

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