VOICED : Fuerzas iraquies convergen hacia la periferia sur de Mosul

Iraqi forces advanced towards Mosul's southern outskirts, capturing key locations with air support. The Aqarab checkpoint, a strategic entry to Mosul, was secured. Troops also progressed in Al-Busayf, a vital area due to its elevation. US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited Baghdad to support the offensive. Despite progress, around 2,000 jihadists remained in Mosul's western part, down from 5,000 at the offensive's start.

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