Iraqi special forces hold a cross found in the Christian town of Bartella on October 22. Iraqi special forces hold a cross found in the Christian town of Bartella on October 22. Heavy fighting erupted in Mosul's eastern neighborhoods as Iraqi special forces pushed further into the city. Heavy fighting erupted in Mosul's eastern neighborhoods as Iraqi special forces pushed further into the city. Snipers fire from houses where families are still living, hiding among them knowing that the Iraqi forces can't fire back with impunity.

Source: CNN November 06, 2016 13:44 UTC