Latest images as Iraq prepares for 'final victory' over IS in Mosul

Friday 30 June 2017 12:36, UK

  1. Members of the Iraqi federal police return from the frontline in the Old City of Mosul
    Image: Members of the Iraqi federal police return from the frontline in the Old City of Mosul
  2. The ruined al Nuri mosque was retaken from Islamic State by Iraqi forces earlier this week, leading to the PM declaring the 'end of the IS caliphate'
    Image: The ruined al Nuri mosque was retaken from Islamic State by Iraqi forces earlier this week, leading to the PM declaring the 'end of the IS caliphate'
  3. Troops are now working to retake the last areas still held by IS, with authorities saying they expect the eight-month battle to end within the next few days
    Image: Troops are now working to retake the last areas still held by IS, with authorities saying they expect the eight-month battle to end within the next few days
  4. Counter-terrorism officers ascend a staircase as they clear a building
    Image: Counter-terrorism officers ascend a staircase as they clear a building
  5. Iraqi civil defence search and rescue workers look for the bodies of victims under the rubble of buildings
    Image: Iraqi civil defence search and rescue workers look for the bodies of victims under the rubble of buildings
  6. Members of the federal police hold position during an armed exchange while advancing through the Old City
    Image: Members of the federal police hold position during an armed exchange while advancing through the Old City
  7. Iraqis drive away in a damaged vehicle while fleeing the fighting
    Image: Iraqis drive away in a damaged vehicle while fleeing the fighting
  8. Iraqi children pictured at the Salamya camp for internally displaced people in the Nimrud area
    Image: Iraqi children pictured at the Salamya camp for internally displaced people in the Nimrud area
  9. Members of the Iraqi federal police raise the victory gesture while advancing through the Old City of Mosul
    Image: Members of the Iraqi federal police raise the victory gesture while advancing through the Old City of Mosul
  10. An officer crosses from one house to another through a hole in the wall
    Image: An officer crosses from one house to another through a hole in the wall
  11. Armoured fighting vehicles manoeuvre near the al Nuri mosque site
    Image: Armoured fighting vehicles manoeuvre near the al Nuri mosque site
  12. Displaced Iraqi civilians hold pots for food at the Old City in Mosul
    Image: Displaced Iraqi civilians hold pots for food at the Old City in Mosul
  13. Members of the counter-terrorism service rest at their positions. Continue through for more pictures...
    Image: Members of the counter-terrorism service rest at their positions. Continue through for more pictures...
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