Peshmerga forces advance in the east of Mosul to attack Islamic State militants
Iraqi forces advance towards the city to retake it from Islamic State
The long-awaited operation to recapture Mosul under way
Iraqi forces deploy in the area of al-Shourah, some 45 kms south of Mosul
Iraq launches Mosul offensive
Iraqi forces drive their tanks in the area of al-Shourah
Iraqi forces drive their tanks in the area of al-Shourah
Peshmerga forces advance in the east of Mosul to attack Islamic State
An Iraqi policeman inspects his weapon at the Qayyarah military base
Iraq forces gather in the east of Mosul to attack Islamic State