On Mosul frontlines, Islamic State's local fighters direct the battle
The Iraqis, many from Mosul and the nearby city of Tel Afar, ride around on motorcycles telling them where to take up positions.
Smoke rises from clashes in the east of Mosul during clashes with Islamic State militants in Mosul, Iraq, October 17, 2016(photo credit: REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated: