Iraq: Civilians flee fighting between ISIS militants, Iraqi forces in Mosul

19 Nov 2016 3:07 PM IST

Displaced Iraqi citizens have been fleeing the fighting between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants.

Displaced Iraqi citizens have been fleeing the fighting between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants. (Photo: AP)
On Thursday, cloudy skies over Iraq's second-largest city had obscured the visibility of the drones and warplanes on which the troops rely, hindering their advance. (Photo: AP)
On Thursday, cloudy skies over Iraq's second-largest city had obscured the visibility of the drones and warplanes on which the troops rely, hindering their advance. (Photo: AP)
On Thursday, cloudy skies over Iraq's second-largest city had obscured the visibility of the drones and warplanes on which the troops rely, hindering their advance.
The government forces faced stiff resistance from Islamic State militants a day after they paused their assault due to poor visibility, officers said.
Iraqis are crossing the Nineveh plains northeast of Mosul to reach the Kurdish-controlled areas.
Displaced Iraqi citizens have been fleeing the fighting between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants. (Photo: AP)

Displaced Iraqi citizens have been fleeing the fighting between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants. (Photo: AP)

Displaced Iraqi citizens have been fleeing the fighting between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants.