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Battle of Mosul

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The Battle of Mosul was a major military campaign fought from October 2016 to July 2017 to recapture the city of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Iraqi Security Forces, Kurdish Peshmerga, and an international coalition engaged in intense urban warfare to liberate Iraq's second-largest city. The battle resulted in widespread destruction of infrastructure and significant civilian casualties, marking a crucial defeat for the terrorist organization in Iraq.

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When did the Battle of Mosul take place?

The Battle of Mosul was fought from October 2016 to July 2017, lasting approximately nine months. It was one of the largest urban military operations of the 21st century in terms of forces and territory involved.

Who fought in the Battle of Mosul?

The battle was led by Iraqi government forces, including the Iraqi Army, Federal Police, and Counter-Terrorism Service, supported by a U.S.-led international coalition. Their opponent was ISIS, which had seized Mosul in June 2014.

How many civilians were affected by the Battle of Mosul?

The battle displaced close to one million civilians and caused significant casualties, with estimates of civilian deaths ranging into the tens of thousands. Much of Mosul's densely populated Old City was reduced to rubble during the fighting.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Mosul?

Iraqi forces declared victory in July 2017, recapturing Iraq's second-largest city from ISIS control. The operation dealt a decisive blow to ISIS's territorial holdings in Iraq, though the city required massive reconstruction efforts in its aftermath.

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