Iraqi forces launched an assault on Mosul’s Old City, last district held by Islamic State

Iraqi forces say they have launched an assault on Mosul’s Old City, the last district held by so-called Islamic State.

Special forces are advancing on the district from the west and federal police are on the southern front, a statement said.

The UN says as many as 100,000 civilians are believed to be trapped in the densely populated Old City.

Source: Iraqi forces attack Mosul’s Old City – BBC News