1 of 5 Philippines battles Islamist fighters,Islamist fighters,Marawi City,Islamic State,Syria,Iraq,Philippine island
Soldiers and residents carry the body of a Muslim boy who was hit by a stray bullet while praying inside a mosque, as government troops continue their assault against insurgents from the Maute group, who has taken over large parts of the Marawi City. Credit: Reuters
2 of 5 Philippines battles Islamist fighters,Islamist fighters,Marawi City,Islamic State,Syria,Iraq,Philippine island
Government soldiers watch an air strike while manning a checkpoint as troops from the government carry the continuous assault with insurgents from the so-called Maute group, who has taken over large parts of the Marawi City. Credit: Reuters
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3 of 5 Philippines battles Islamist fighters,Islamist fighters,Marawi City,Islamic State,Syria,Iraq,Philippine island
Black smoke comes from a burning building is seen after government troops' continuous assault with insurgents from the so-called Maute group, who has taken over large parts of the Marawi City, Philippines. Credit: Reuters
4 of 5 Philippines battles Islamist fighters,Islamist fighters,Marawi City,Islamic State,Syria,Iraq,Philippine island
A joint group of police and military forces kick a door while conducting a house to house search as part of clearing operations in different sections of Marawi city. Credit: Reuters
5 of 5 Philippines battles Islamist fighters,Islamist fighters,Marawi City,Islamic State,Syria,Iraq,Philippine island
A joint group of police and military forces use a mallet to open a door while conducting a house to house search as part of clearing operations in different sections of Marawi city. Credit: Reuters