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Battle for Mosul: Intense fighting sees families fleeing

Battle for Mosul: Intense fighting sees families fleeing

Dozens of Iraqis fled the eastern districts of Mosul as Iraqi armed forces intensified their fight against Islamic State on 16 November. Iraqi Counter Terrorism Services have faced fierce resistance from the militants over several days, with waves of suicide bombers, sniper attacks and ambushes. Families, including children and the elderly, were seen walking with their belongings bundled up in the hope of escaping the constant shelling and exchange of fire. Nov 17, 2016
Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Dramatic footage shows the moment Syrian Democratic Forces scrambled to destroy an Islamic State suicide car bomb that was barreling towards them in Raqqa, Syria, on 14 November. The car bomb is destroyed in a massive explosion after two missiles are launched. Kurdish activists said IS had used at least five car bombs in attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish YGP militia since the operation to retake Raqqa began on 12 November. Nov 15, 2016
Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Syrian fighters scramble to destroy IS suicide car bomb speeding towards them

Dramatic footage shows the moment Syrian Democratic Forces scrambled to destroy an Islamic State suicide car bomb that was barreling towards them in Raqqa, Syria, on 14 November. The car bomb is destroyed in a massive explosion after two missiles are launched. Kurdish activists said IS had used at least five car bombs in attacks against the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish YGP militia since the operation to retake Raqqa began on 12 November. Nov 15, 2016
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