CNNW State Of The Union February 8, 2015
Fighters on the ground suggest that there has been a significant uptick on isis positions in and around that isis controlled city. We were at a distance of some ten miles from the southern gates of mosul. We heard, saw multiple detonations. The sound of fastmoving aircraft was pretty constant. This as kurdish fighters are digging in and holding defensive lines a small distance away from the city. Thats what they call phase 1 of this operation, to contain isis within that city. Phase 2 will be hard. It will be dislodging isis from that city. The kurdish fighters say theyll be ready to take part...
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