Iraqi forces take control of Mosul airport: state TV
Major development in offensive against Daesh
February 23, 2017
PHOTO: REUTERS
Iraqi forces captured Mosul airport on Thursday hours after they launched a major offensive against Daesh, which controls the western half of the city, state television reported.
"The Rapid Response Forces and federal police are fully in control of the airport of Mosul," state television said in a flash on its screen.
