Kurdish forces helping to recapture the Mosul Dam

Kurdish forces helping to recapture the Mosul Dam

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Kurdish forces celebrated a significant victory at the Mosul Dam, aided by US airstrikes that helped dislodge ISS militants. Despite the success, the militants had laid numerous bombs and mines, which were seized before use. The Kurdish president's son emphasized the importance of international support in their ongoing fight against ISIS. Although the Kurds have made progress, resistance from IS fighters continues, indicating a prolonged conflict.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the key factor that helped Kurdish forces reclaim the Mosul Dam?

Negotiations with ISS militants

A surprise attack at night

US airstrikes

Support from local civilians

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led one of the advanced Peshmerga units during the battle?

An Iraqi government official

A US military general

The Kurdish president's son

The Kurdish president

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Kurdish president's son emphasize as crucial in their fight against ISIS?

Advanced weaponry

Increased military funding

International assistance

Local community support

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What indicated that the conflict at the Mosul Dam was not completely over?

The withdrawal of US jets

A lack of resources

Continued resistance from IS fighters

The presence of journalists

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the broader implication of the continued resistance from IS fighters?

The Peshmerga forces were retreating

The US was planning to withdraw support

The conflict was far from being resolved

The war against the militants was nearing its end