Iraqi forces near Mosul government complex

Iraqi forces are battling to within firing range of key government buildings, a major target in the offensive to dislodge Islamic State (IS) militants from their last stronghold in western Mosul

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Alshohada Bridge

Fifth Bridge

ISLAMIC STATE CONTROL

MOSUL

400m 1,300ft

Wadi al-Hajar district: Iraqi units battling IS as they move eastwards

Mosul’s five bridges all damaged by coalition airstrikes

IRAQI FORCES CONTROL

Tigris

Old Bridge

OLD CITY

Great Mosque of al-Nuri

Mosul Municipality

Central Bank

City Hall Park

Provincial Council

Martyrs Park

Mosul railway station

Police Directorate

Mosul Museum



MOSUL

Islamic State control

Iraqi Forces control

Area detailed

5km 3 miles



Al Jamhuriya Bridge

Fourth Bridge: Recently captured, being repaired

Tigris

Wednesday: Iraqi forces advance along Tigris to about 800 metres from government complex

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Source: Global Security, Wire agencies 

Picture: Google Earth

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