the exchanges moving more and more east of the city. that suggests isis is pushed back in that direction. in fact, the grain silos that were once thought to be still standing. it is quiet now. substantial blast from an ied. while it is clear, there is some isis there, it is also clear that the peshmerga has substantial numbers inside there and they will sustain their presence in the days ahead. very swift advice for peshmerga. questions unanswered. after 48 hours, peshmerga moving inside the vital city on the strategic highway between mosul and iraq and raqqah in syria.