A member of the Iraqi Federal Police looks on as they clash with the Islamic State fighters in western Mosul, Iraq, April 24, 2017. REUTERS/Muhammad HamedShow moreShow less
Federal police members prepare their munitions during a battle with Islamic State fighters at Bab al Beed district in the old city of Mosul, Iraq, March 31, 2017.Show moreShow less
Civilian family waves a white flag during a battle with Islamic State militants in Mosul, Iraq April 4, 2017 .Show moreShow less
A soldier of Iraqi army sits in a tank during clashes between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants, in Mosul, Iraq March 25, 2017.Show moreShow less
Federal police members aim their weapons at a man, whom they thought was a member of Islamic State but later turned out to be mentally handicapped, during a battle with Islamic State fighters at Bab al Beed district in the old city of Mosul, Iraq, March 31, 2017.Show moreShow less
Iraqi rapid response members fire a missile against Islamic State militants during a battle with the militants in Mosul, Iraq March 29, 2017.Show moreShow less
Members of the Iraqi Federal Police take a break from fighting the Islamic State in western Mosul, Iraq, April 24, 2017.Show moreShow less
Iraqi Federal Police members push a trolley loaded with munitions in a street controlled by Iraqi forces during a break in combats against Islamic State in Mosul, Iraq April 3, 2017. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares - RTX33UDMShow moreShow less
Members of the Iraqi Federal Police clash with the Islamic State fighters in western Mosul, Iraq, April 24, 2017.Show moreShow less
An Iraqi Air Force helicopter fires a missile against Islamic State militants during a battle in Mosul, Iraq March 28, 2017.Show moreShow less
A toy skeleton is seen on a military vehicle of the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service forces after their battle with Islamic State militants in western Mosul, Iraq, April 22, 2017.Show moreShow less
A member of Iraqi Federal Police takes his position during a battle against Islamic State militants at Bab al Jadid district in the old city of Mosul, Iraq, March 27, 2017.Show moreShow less
Federal police members drive a military vehicle during a battle at Jada district in Western Mosul, Iraq March 29, 2017.Show moreShow less
A stuffed animal lies on a couch next to a rifle in a house used by Iraqi Federal Police as a position to fight the Islamic State in Mosul, Iraq, April 4, 2017.Show moreShow less
Iraqi children carry water containers after the battle between the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service and Islamic State militants in western Mosul, Iraq, April 22, 2017. Image for illustrative purpose.Show moreShow less
Federal police members detain a man, whom they thought was a member of Islamic State but later turned out to be mentally handicapped, during a battle with Islamic State fighters at Bab al Beed district in the old city of Mosul, Iraq, March 31, 2017.Show moreShow less
Iraqi Federal Police members clash with Islamic State militants during a battle in Mosul, Iraq April 4, 2017 .Show moreShow less
The Frontlines of Mosul
Iraqi forces enter Mosul's Old City as Islamic State militants put up fierce resistance from the close-packed houses and narrow streets.