Mosul under siege

ISIL militants renewed an assault on southern Mosul on 10 June and have reportedly taken control of the Mosul International Airport. These forces are also reportedly moving south of the city. This is likely an attempt to prevent Iraqi forces from reinforcing the city's defences. Kurd forces have purportedly deployed to Mosul but are in holding positions on the Left Coast (eastern Mosul). It is unlikely that these forces will attempt to engage ISIL in western Mosul. Kurd forces primary objective is to prevent ISIL infiltration into the KRG. ISIL know this and are unlikely to launch a concerted offensive east. Further incursions south and attacks on the Right Coast are anticipated.