Counter-Terror Forces Make Progress In Mosul's East, Says Military

Iraqi military officials say its forces are making more progress in east Mosul in the fight against the Islamic State, reports Reuters.

Troops from the Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) pushed into the northeastern neighborhood of Sadeeq on Wednesday, said military officials.

Clashes were noted in that neighborhood, and CTS forces were also firing into the nearby Hadba neighborhood, said a reported for the wire service.

If the area can be secured, it would allow CTS forces...