The Iraqi military is attacking Daesh in western Mosul from three directions and is likely to face fierce fighting, Operation Inherent Resolve commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend said at a press briefing on Wednesday, Sputnik reports.
"They’ve began breaching into the outskirts of the city with the Iraqi Counterterrorism Service, Federal Police and Army moving along three axes of advance," Townsend told reporters.
The general noted that the tactic has proven to be effective because it overwhelms the enemy.
"We expect very tough fighting as the Iraqis move deeper into the dense urban terrain of west Mosul," Townsend added.
