This is a story written by Washington Post staff that hightlights why taking and securing Mosel will be a chore. The ancient practice of digging tunnels from place to place is being used by ISIS fighters in and around Mosel.
When you think an area has been secured, fighters pop out from within. Finding and destroying the tunnels is a difficult job. Grenades are tossed into the hole and then old tires are lit up to smoke out anyone who has remained in the tunnel. Some tunnels are booby trapped, which is another hazard, as yo can imagine.
Islamic State tunnels below Mosul hidden, deadly danger
When you think an area has been secured, fighters pop out from within. Finding and destroying the tunnels is a difficult job. Grenades are tossed into the hole and then old tires are lit up to smoke out anyone who has remained in the tunnel. Some tunnels are booby trapped, which is another hazard, as yo can imagine.
Islamic State tunnels below Mosul hidden, deadly danger
