Iraqi Army Tries to Take Main Christian Town near Mosul
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iraqi army launched an operation Saturday to take Qaraqosh, a Christian town near Mosul, the last major city stronghold of Daesh in Iraq, the military said.
Qaraqosh, about 20 kms (13 miles) southeast of Mosul, was emptied of its population in 2014, when Daesh swept through the region.
Iraqi special units earlier this week captured Bartella, a Christian village north of Qaraqosh, Reuters reported.
The offensive that started Monday to capture Mosul. It is expected to become the biggest battle fought in Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003.
