Battle of Mosul map showing the moving of the Iraqi and Peshmerga forces (November 2016 – July 2017) (Photo: XY) The death toll in the Battle of Mosul is estimated to the 15000 to 31000. After seizing control of Mosul, ISIL forces executed an estimated 4,000 Iraqi Security Force prisoners, and dumped their bodies in the single largest known mass grave in Iraq, at the "Khafsa Sinkhole." The Iraqi police force was overrun in a matter of hours, scattering and deserting from the street fighting. [citation needed] As the QRF neared the besieged platoon, it came under intense rocket-propelled grenade, mortar, machinegun, and AK-47 fire by a large insurgent force. The Iraqi and Kurdish peshmerga forces launched their offensive on the eastern half of the city on Oct. 17, 2016, pushing in from Mosulâs north, east and south under heavy resistance. Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Updated 2:04 PM ET, Mon October 17, 2016 Thomas K. Doerflinger from Bravo Co. 1-24th was among the casualties that day when he was shot in the head and killed by a sniper as he provided covering fire for his fellow soldiers. 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[19] The 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) was on their own in the city until they were able to build up the Iraqi Police and Iraqi Military presence once again. Initial Impressions and Observations on Operation EAGLE STRIKE 1 Introduction 1 Purpose 2 Historical Context 2 Overarching Impressions 10 Recommendations for Further Study 27 Conclusion 28 Appendix A. Photo by Kurdishstruggle, CC BY-SA 2.0. Colonel Coffman used Iraqi radios to direct air strikes, while the Outlaws engaged insurgents in surrounding buildings after receiving small arm and RPG fire. The city, nor any part of the city was ever in insurgent hands.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. Described by some military commanders as the deadliest urban combat since World War II, the battle to drive ISIS out of Mosul was brutal and grueling. The Battle of Mosul was a battle fought during the Iraq War in 2004 for the capital of the Ninawa Governorate in northern Iraq that occurred concurrently to fighting in Fallujah. 37% increase in affected structures from the assessment 14 days prior. Battle of Mosul. Depicts the fight going on in Mosul and how Iraqi forces are fighting against it After seizing control of Mosul, ISIL forces executed an estimated 4,000 Iraqi Security Force prisoners, and dumped their bodies in the single largest known mass grave in Iraq, at the "Khafsa Sinkhole." Two more police stations were taken by the insurgents on November 14, though their forces withdrew from one, and the Ninewah Provincial Governor's house was burned down. Shortly thereafter attack helicopters arrived, followed closely by the second platoon Outlaws of Charlie Company 3/21 INF. The battle for Mosul was a huge military operation to recapture Iraq's second largest city from so-called Islamic State (IS). UN report says 434,775 people have fled ISIL’s last stronghold about two months into the army’s offensive to retake it. By Holly Yan and Nadeem Muaddi, CNN. The U.S.-trained CTS unit was once a hard-hitting raid force used to go after al-Qaeda targets at the height of the Iraq War. Anderson, a senior officer in the U.S.-led coalition, predicted Thursday that after the complete fall of Mosul, operations against the Islamic State will continue in other parts of Iraq. The insurgent group known as Jaish Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility for the attack. In the years since the Islamic State's rise, however, the unit slowly transformed into a more conventional force. (Daesh is an Arab acronym for the Islamic State.) European Commission Joint Research Center, The uneasy mix of forces that are toppling the Islamic State, How the Islamic State is using scorched earth tactics as it retreats. For other uses, see Battle of Mosul. The 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, known as "Gimlets" to the north was hammered with mortars while insurgents attacked from the west, east, and south with small arms fire, RPGs, and machine gun fire. The Battle of Mosul (Arabic: معركة الموصل) is a joint offensive by Iraqi government forces with allied militias, Iraqi Kurdistan, and international forces to retake the city of Mosul from ISIL. Population data from European Commission Joint Research Center, Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (2015). After they linked up, the Strykers moved forward, and attack helicopters engaged the buildings occupied by the enemy, following which Colonel Coffman returned to his original position where he was evacuated with the rest of the Iraqi commando casualties. With all but one of the commando officers killed or seriously wounded by the initial enemy fire, Colonel Coffman exhibited truly inspirational leadership, rallying the Commandos and organizing a hasty defense while attempting to radio higher headquarters for reinforcements. The Battle for Mosul was a battle fought during the Iraq War in 2004 for the capital of the Ninawa Governorate in northern Iraq that occurred concurrently to fighting in Fallujah. Across three trips to the front-line beginning in October 2016, and under the echoes of snipers and shells, two film-makers tell the story of the Iraqi assault on Mosul: 'the biggest battle anywhere on the planet this century.' If the strikes dislodged the Islamic State fighters, the Iraqis would advance, if they did not, the shooting would continue until another round of air support could be called in. Operation Inherent Resolve’s Battle of Mosul (October 2016–July 2017) was one of the most pulverizing battles in recent times, and it resulted in the tactical defeat of the Islamic State. Battle for Mosul: 400k Iraqis displaced in two months. As a testament to the intensity of combat that day, a 30-man Platoon (2nd PLT) from Bravo Co. 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment sustained 9 casualties and 2 out of their 4 Stryker vehicles were rendered useless as RPGs and machine gun fire had taken out their weapon systems. By May, the Islamic State held less than five square miles of territory, but tens of thousands of civilians were still caught in the middle of fighting. October 19, 2016 by Samir Elsharbaty. The Islamic State have lost Iraq's second-largest city. Looking to capitalize on it, U.S. Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) commissioned the Mosul … The battle lasted throughout the day and the insurgents proved to be both determined and coordinated. Battle of Mosul, Iraq, Iraq war, Iraqi Migrants, Iraqi Refugees, Mosul The number of people who are currently displaced inside Iraq is estimated to be 2.8 million, or one out of every ten Iraqis This figure is cumulative and represents both those displaced before and after the 2003 US-led invasion. Twenty-five enemy were killed and many dozens more were wounded. Gen. D.J. For Iraq, the battle of Mosul is a testing ground for Iraqi factions to find a working formula and consensus for governance after ISIS. Mar 8, 2017 - Explore Athiyah Tamanna's board "Battle of Mosul (JOUR175)" on Pinterest. A year has passed since the battle for Mosul officially ended, yet its consequences can be still witnessed inside and around the city. This mass grave was later uncovered during the Battle of Mosul (2016–17). The primarily Sunni city, with an original population of more than 2.5 million, was the biggest prize claimed by the Islamic State in its violent, chaotic sweep across northern and western Iraq in 2014. This offensive has been mounted by the coalition of a number of armed forces including the Kurds, Iraqi soldiers, and Sunni Arab tribesmen coupled with air and strategic support from the U.S., France, and the UK. From there, Iraqi forces began pushing into the city's eastern reaches. Nevertheless, the insurgents managed to control the whole western Arab part of the City. For his actions that day, Colonel Coffman was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Battle of Mosul: How Iraqi forces defeated the Islamic State. [citation needed] During the fierce four-hour battle, twelve Commandos were killed and 42 were wounded. The advances were further slowed by the number of civilians trapped in the city. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. 1996-2017 The âThe inevitable and imminent fall of Mosul does not mean that Daesh is defeated,â he told reporters in the Pentagon in a conference call from Baghdad, citing the city of Tal Afar and areas of western Anbar province as examples. Photo by Kurdishstruggle, CC BY-SA 2.0. Spec. The battle for one city in Iraq has captured much of the world's attention over the past few weeks. Once the Iraqi coalition begins operations in the western portion of the city in February, airstrikes dramatically increase. Iraqi troops would take a block at a time, often staying within the confines of their armored vehicles trading shots with the militants. Battle of Mosul: Wikipedians around the globe are updating the article as the news unfolds. The battle for Mosul is shaping up to be a critical test of the political and military vitality of the Iraqi state. By Nov. 1, Iraqâs elite counterterrorism service had captured a strategically important television station in eastern Mosul and the coalition had a strong foothold in the city. The battle for Mosul has highlighted our doctrine is sound, particularly the use of SOSRA. [citation needed] They began to hunt down members of the new Iraqi security forces and publicly execute them, usually by beheading. Mosul had been under Islamic State control since 2014, when it was used as the base by leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi to declare a caliphate across Iraq and Syria.. However, after its pullout, the CIA allied itself almost exclusively with the Kurds, and the U.S. had been seen as essentially another tribal ally of the Kurds, making conflict inevitable. Kiowa Warrior attack helicopters had also taken out several technical vehicles that day. Security in the city almost completely broke down. 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