Yarimja district recaptured by Iraqi Special Forces

Iraqi Special Forces recaptured the district of Yarimja on Saturday, one of the last areas that was under the control of Islamic State militants in the south of the city. “This morning, the Rapid Response Unit troops reached the banks of the Tigris river… it separates us from the Mosul airport,” said Rapid Response Unit captain Ali Hussein.”The Rapid Response Unit reached a hospital used by Daesh [ISIS] militants. This medical unit was used to treat their fighters when they were injured.”Iraqi forces have now reached Mosul’s two southern-most bridges, having battled their way to the 4th Bridge several days ago.