Government troops and local fighters took control of the city’s airport as they fought to push “Islamic State” out of their last stronghold in the city. Losing Mosul could spell the end of IS’ power in the country.
Deutsche Welle: Iraqi army storms Mosul airport in key attack on ‘Islamic State’
Iraqi forces gather on a road leading to the southern end of Mosul airport during an offensive to retake the western side of the city on Feb. 23.
