Oct 18, 2017 directed by olivier sarbil, james jones. Mosul is in a state of suspended animation, with control of the city split between iraqi government forces and the islamic state group. Us special forces come to mosul frontline media rt. Nov 06, 2016 american special forces have been spotted on the frontline alongside iraqi army and kurdish militia, who are trying to drive out islamic state terrorists out of their selfproclaimed capital, mosul, various media outlets report. The earliest fighters to join isis in afghanistan were primarily defectors from the pakistani and afghan taliban.
Iraqi special forces hold a frontline position inside a mosque in mosul. The iraqi government has appealed for more international help to liberate the countrys secondlargest city mosul from the clutches of the selfstyled islamic state organisation. Isis may elect to shift assets from mosul, which it likely assess it will lose, to raqqa, which it likely calculates it stands a better chance of retaining by. In october 2016, an elite team of iraqi special forces was tasked with leading the fight to defeat isis in mosul. Inside yemen offers a rare, upclose look at the country thats home to what the united nations recently called the worlds largest humanitarian crisis. Oct 18, 2017 watch frontlines documentary on the stunning cost of iraqi forces brutal, ninemonth, streetbystreet fight to drive isis out of mosul. The rise of isis, a pbs frontline documentary the new. Reporter ghaith abdulahad was almost killed in mosul, iraq. Watch frontlines documentary on the stunning cost of iraqi forces brutal, ninemonth, streetbystreet fight to drive isis out of mosul. Frontline mosulinside yemen season 2017 episode 18 pbs. Oct 28, 2014 the rise of isis, on pbss frontline, offers a primer on the islamic state, the brutal, evergrowing militant group in iraq and syria. Isiss calculus for mosuls defense may also change now that the u. Snapchat shows frontlines of battle for mosul as it deepens a. The rise of isis frontline correspondent martin smith reports from iraq on the miscalculations and mistakes behind the.
Funding for frontline is provided through the support of pbs viewers. A member of the iraqi rapid response forces fires during a battle with islamic state militants at the tigris river frontline near mosul, iraq. More than 10 million people viewed it over the four days, an indication of a clear hunger for news on its app. The rise of isis, on pbss frontline, offers a primer on the islamic state, the brutal, evergrowing militant group in iraq and syria.
It happened while he was shooting his latest documentary called battle for iraq, a collaboration between frontline and the guardian. Watch the dramatic opening sequence of mosul, a new documentary filmed on the ground during what has been called the deadliest urban warfare since wwii. Mosul dvd,inside the brutal battle to defeat isis in mosul, iraqs second largest city. But many civilians are still trapped in those areas, and the. The frontlines of mosul an iraqi military armoured fighting vehicle drives past a burning iraqi military truck after it was hit by islamic state militants during fighting in western mosul. Members of the iraqi federal police look at the positions of islamic state fighters in a mirror at a frontline in western mosul. Reutersalaa almarjani rtx2rrud a boy reacts as iraqi soldiers help him to walk out the front line during a battle with islamic state in the intisar disrict of eastern mosul. The battle to drive isis out of iraqs secondlargest city was brutal and grueling. Jul 24, 2017 just outside mosul, oil fields set on fire months ago by isis are still burning. However, on october 17, the very day when the operation started, pentagon press secretary peter cook admitted that us troops will take part in liberation of mosul in a supportive role. Destroyed buildings are seen in the background as an iraqi national flag flutters at the frontline in western mosul. Oct 22, 2016 attack on kirkuk and chemical fire push troops back from mosul frontline this article is more than 3 years old two days of intense fighting in iraqi city 60 miles from mosul and isisset fire at.
With extraordinary combat footage, the film follows an iraqi special forces unit that bore the brunt of the fight. Mar 31, 2017 mosul families trapped on the frontline of the war against isis. Isis fighters parade down a road in mosul, iraq, in a commandeered vehicle on june 23, 2014. A view of the devastation caused by fighting between iraqi military forces and islamic state militants in western mosul. This subreddit is dedicated to news, analysis and discussion on the conflicts in syria and iraq along with the regional and global ramifications. Mar 29, 2017 on the frontline by alex crawford, special correspondent in mosul. Also this hour, a rare look at airstrikes on yemen by a saudi arabialed coalition. Shot over the course of the ninemonth battle, mosul follows one iraqi. Iraqi forces fight their way into two more southeastern districts of mosul, but their advances are being slowed by islamic states tactic of using civilians for. Guardian reporter ghaith abdulahad goes inside the battle for mosul to examine the fight and its toll, speaking with civilians, soldiers and isis suspects and surviving a suicide bomb. Snapchat shows frontlines of battle for mosul as it. Frontline newspaper for fort stewart and hunter army airfield. And then when i came back in february, the frontline had moved all the way to the middle of the city of mosul.
Also, see a dramatic report on an iraqi unit at the center of the fight. Attack on kirkuk and chemical fire push troops back from. Plans to launch a final assault on the biggest city held by is in iraq risk being undermined by. Mar 14, 2017 and then when i came back in february, the frontline had moved all the way to the middle of the city of mosul. It was the beginning of a brutal battle of attrition. Mosul, iraq the islamic states grip on mosul has shrunk to a tighter circle of neighborhoods in the western part of the city. Filmed across the entire ninemonth campaign, the documentary features extraordinary combat footage of one iraqi special forces unit that bore the brunt of the fighting. Frontline is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world.
And theyre describing a life of torture under the islamic states brutal rule. Kids shop opens in new window pbs digital downloadsopens in new window. Frontline follows a unit of iraqi special forces as they fight to retake mosul from isis. Watch fulllength episodes of pbs documentary series frontline for free. Get live updates on the fight against the terror group in its iraqi stronghold. Iraq oil report gathers daily updates on security and humanitarian developments inside mosul city and surrounding isheld areas in ninewa province from a network of local reporters, residents, and is militants. Alex crawford reports from the frontline in the battle to retake mosul from islamic state subscribe to our youtube channel for more videos. Just outside mosul, oil fields set on fire months ago by isis are still burning.
Frontline battle for iraq connecticut public television. Our virtual reality cameras put you on the front line of combat in mosul, the last isis stronghold in iraq, as the future of iraq and the fate of isis is determined. Hollywood beach broadwalk reopens before broward reopens nbc 6 south florida. Shot over the course of the ninemonth battle, mosul follows one iraqi special forces unit as they lead the fight. A stunning look at the high cost of iraqs victory over isis in mosul. There is a caliphate now, so weve left the taliban.
The iraqi special forces are leading the offensive to retake mosul. Watch full frontline documentaries pbs official site. The leader in portable, affordable, pcbased datacom test equipment and custom decodes. Now that military operations move closer to the old city in western mosul, cordaid has stepped up its aid efforts. Iraqi security forces launch a rocket towards islamic state militants during clashes at a frontline in ali rash village, southeast of mosul, iraq, november 3, 2016.
A diverse coalition of iraqi forces launched a longawaited offensive against islamic state in mosul, one of the last major cities still controlled by. On the frontline by alex crawford, special correspondent in mosul. Described by some military commanders as the deadliest urban combat since world war ii, the battle to drive isis out of mosul. Battle for mosul is a visceral 360 experience into wartorn iraq.
Jan 10, 2017 iraqi forces fight their way into two more southeastern districts of mosul, but their advances are being slowed by islamic states tactic of using civilians for cover, a military spokesman says. A frontline dispatch from the war against islamic state. You can watch more than 200 of our documentaries, for free, any time, h. The iraqi security forces isf moved deeper into mosuls eastern neighborhoods as the isf and peshmerga made significant gains on mosuls eastern and southern axes in an effort to encircle the city. Amanda kloots shares health update says husbandactor nick cordero is out of a coma. Iraqiborn journalist ghaith abdulahad of the guardian takes you inside isis hideouts, to the edge of burning oil fields that isis has set ablaze, and into the growing camps for displaced people that now exist across his homeland. Brought to you by peter bergs film 45 and 44 blue productions. Frontline with elite counterterrorism service bbc news. Sky news has witnessed housetohouse fighting in west mosul as iraqi forces try to push islamic state out of their last. Frontline distributions in west mosul iraq reliefweb.
Mar 26, 2017 alex crawford reports from the frontline in the battle to retake mosul from islamic state subscribe to our youtube channel for more videos. Front line view of mosul offensive as iraq appeals for. Jun 05, 2017 mosul, iraq the islamic states grip on mosul has shrunk to a tighter circle of neighborhoods in the western part of the city. It was the beginning of a brutal battle of attrition that was to last almost nine months. It happened while he was shooting his latest documentary called battle for iraq, a. Pbs kids shop opens in new window pbs digital downloadsopens in new window.
Mosul families trapped on the frontline of the war against isis. Oct 21, 2016 during hurricane matthew, snapchat also created a live story from oct. Iraq forces begin battle to dislodge isis from mosul wsj. During hurricane matthew, snapchat also created a live story from oct. As one defector told frontline in 2015, god says when there is a caliphate, you must join the caliphate. Cts forces kill 10 is militants hiding in old mosul. Any eventual mission accomplished against terrorists in. Theres an isis fighter in this house mosul frontline. Stream frontline pbs episodes for free and find out when its on tv, via pbs new york station thirteen. Us special forces come to mosul frontline media rt world news.
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