Timeline of the Battle of Mosul (2016–17): Phase Two

The following is a timeline of the Battle of Mosul (2016–17) between December 2016 to February 2017.

See also

References
  1. Coles, Isabel; Kalin, Stephen. "Iraqi forces launch second phase of Mosul offensive against Islamic State". The Globe and Mail. Reuters. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016.
  2. Hennessy-Fiske, Molly. "New phase begins in offensive to drive Islamic State out of key city of Mosul". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016.
  3. Adel, Loaa. "Coalition airstrike kills 12 IS militants in eastern Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 29 December 2016.
  4. Adel, Loaa. "Joint forces liberate 2 villages, kill 70 IS members in northern Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 30 December 2016.
  5. "Iraq forces capture half of Quds in fresh push". Al-Arabiya. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017.
  6. "Iraqi forces regain ground, kill 200 IS militants in new push to free Mosul". Global Times. Archived from the original on 1 January 2017.
  7. Isabel Coles. "Iraqi forces face fierce Islamic State combat in south Mosul". Reuters.
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  9. Adel, Loaa. "Islamic State abruptly evacuates its members from 4 areas near Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 31 December 2016.
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  11. Adel, Loaa. "Federal Police kills IS elite leader in eastern Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 31 December 2016.
  12. Kalin, Stephen. "Caution marks Iraqi army advance against Islamic State north of Mosul". Reuters.
  13. Raheem, Kareem; Rasheed, Ahmed. "Baghdad blasts kill 29 as Mosul fighting intensifies". Reuters.
  14. Adel, Loaa. "CTS destroys 4 car bombs in eastern Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 1 January 2017.
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  16. Coles, Isabel; al-Rubaie, Ali (1 January 2017). "Islamic State attacks Iraqi police near Najaf, kills seven". Reuters. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
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  20. Mostafa, Mohamed (1 January 2017). "Updated: 3 Mosul districts, strategic street recaptured: army, police". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  21. Mostafa, Mohamed (2 January 2017). "Iraqi forces consummate recapture of eastern Mosul district". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
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  23. Mostafa, Mohamed (3 January 2017). "UPDATED: Iraqi forces storm 3 districts in eastern Mosul, kill 50 militants". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  24. Mostafa, Mohamed (3 January 2017). "Iraqi airstrikes destroy IS quarters, equipment in eastern Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  25. Adel, Loaa (3 January 2017). "Federal Police forces destroy Jund al-Khilafa headquarters near Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
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  27. Adel, Loaa (3 January 2017). "CTS liberates exhibitions and commercial complex areas in Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
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  29. Adel, Loaa (4 January 2017). "Thousands more Iraqis flee Mosul as military advances". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  30. Kalin, Stephen; Coles, Isabel (4 January 2017). "More than 2,000 Iraqis a day flee Mosul as military advances". Reuters. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  31. "Iraqi forces advance closer to Mosul city center after recapturing new areas". Global Times. Xinhua. 4 January 2017. Archived from the original on 6 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  32. "Iraqi police kill IS leader in Mosul". Kuwait News Agency. 4 January 2017. Archived from the original on 5 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  33. "US troops enter frontline fight for Mosul as offensive bogs down". Wall Street Journal. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2017 – via The Australian.
  34. Kalin, Stephen; Coles, Isabel (5 January 2017). "Iraqi general says 70 percent of east Mosul retaken from Islamic State". Reuters. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  35. Mostafa, Mohamed (5 January 2017). "Drones shot down, 35 militants killed in Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 5 January 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
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  37. "Updated: Iraqi forces recapture eastern Mosul district". Iraqi News. 6 January 2017. Archived from the original on 7 January 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
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  39. Coles, Isabel; Hameed, Saif (6 January 2017). "In renewed push, Iraqi forces enter Mosul from north for first time". Reuters. Archived from the original on 6 January 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
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  41. Davison, John (7 January 2017). "Iraqi forces close in on Tigris river in Mosul: military spokesman". Reuters. Archived from the original on 7 January 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  42. "Security forces seize IS command quarters, prisons in eastern Mosul". Iraqi News. 7 January 2017. Archived from the original on 7 January 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
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  44. Davison, John (8 January 2017). "Iraqi forces fight Islamic State near ancient site in Mosul – Iraqi officer". Reuters. Archived from the original on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  45. Mostafa, Mohamed (8 January 2017). "Iraqi forces charge at new districts northeast, southeast of Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 8 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
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  47. Adel, Loaa (8 January 2017). "Security forces repel IS attack north of Mosul, 10 militants killed". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  48. Mostafa, Mohamed (8 January 2017). "Militias say killed 10 Islamic State militants west of Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
  49. "Iraqi forces recapture 3 neighborhoods from IS in Mosul". Global Times. Xinhua. 9 January 2017. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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  55. Stephen Kalin (11 January 2017). "Iraqi forces push further into northeast Mosul". Reuters. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  56. Stephen Kalin; John Davison (12 January 2017). "Iraqi forces link up in north Mosul, make gains in southeast". Reuters. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  57. Mohamed Mostafa (12 January 2017). "Senior Islamic State member, five suiciders killed in central Mosul airstrike". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  58. Mohamed Mostafa (12 January 2017). "93 Islamic State militants, including senior warden, killed in Mosul airstrikes". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  59. "Iraqi regulars capture more IS strongholds in Mosul". Kuwait News Agency. 12 January 2017. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
  60. Loaa Adel (12 January 2017). "Hashd militia liberates 3 villages near Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 13 January 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
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  62. Mohammed Tawfeeq (13 January 2017). "ISIS destroys Mosul bridges as troops advance". CNN. Archived from the original on 16 January 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
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  69. "Iraqi forces retake Mosul's university from 'Islamic State'". Deutsche Welle. 14 January 2017. Archived from the original on 14 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  70. "Ten IS members killed, wounded in internal clash in Mosul". Iraqi News. 14 January 2017. Archived from the original on 15 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
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  91. "Iraqi forces capture Tel Kaif, north of Mosul, from Islamic State". Archived from the original on 24 January 2017.
  92. "UPDATED: Iraqi forces take full control over Tel Kaif, north of Mosul". Archived from the original on 20 January 2017.
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  107. "PMUs kills dozens of IS in Salahuddin as operations to secure highways continue". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 25 January 2017.
  108. "Al-Hashd al-Shaabi repels Islamic State attack west of Mosul, 40 militants killed". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 28 January 2017.
  109. "PMUs kill 35 Islamic State fighters west of Mosul". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 30 January 2017.
  110. "PMUs recapture western Mosul villages, army holds off sneaking IS members". Iraqi News. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017.
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