Iraqi forces advance past Mosul airport, pushing into city’s west
As ISIS loses ground, questions remain about role of Shia militias in Tal Afar and fate of missing Yazidi women and children.
Iraqi armed forces stand on their US-made battle tank. As the army moves into western Mosul it will face stiffer resistance and its armored units will find difficulty maneuvering. (photo credit: SETH J. FRANTZMAN)BySETH J. FRANTZMANUpdated: