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2016-11-10 Iraq

Clashes continue in Mosul outskirts as forces enter new neighborhood

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Posted by Fred 2016-11-10 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
File under: Islamic State

#1 This is a very flawed operation. Attacking from 3 sides but leaving the 4th side wide open. It is reported that around 500 vehicles a day flow in and out of Mosul through the fourth side providing ISIS with the resources needed to sustain resistance to this operation.

Posted by Butch Shusonter1176 2016-11-10 11:13|| 2016-11-10 11:13|| Front Page Top

#2 Early October Russia Media reported that the Saudis, Turks, and Obama will allow a corridor for Daesh to escape back to Syria (Aleppo).

Around the same time it was reported that Kurdish commander said a corridor would be left open for escaping civilians.

Again, same week - an Iraqi general stated the corridor was open for escaping ISIS.

Same week - an Western media outlet said Syria and Russia had established an corridor so ISIS can escape to help fortify Mosul.

But any way you hash it, the corridors are very flawed - it sucks for the civilians. However - the faster you kill all the islamists, the faster you end this.

Posted by mossomo 2016-11-10 15:49|| 2016-11-10 15:49|| Front Page Top

#3 ^^^ ...Syria and Russia had established an corridor so ISIS can escape Aleppo to help fortify Mosul.

Posted by mossomo 2016-11-10 15:50|| 2016-11-10 15:50|| Front Page Top

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