US military sneaks in Mosul

In the battle for the Iraqi city of Mosul, a US military has come to life.

The military supported an offensive of Iraqi troops in Mosul. The city is the last stronghold of Islamic State in Iraq. The Iraqi army managed to recapture the eastern part of the city in late January.

A US-led coalition regulates statements of IS in the other part. In the battle on the ground, Iraqi armed forces receive support from US special units and advisors.