So-called Islamic State (IS) has gone on a propaganda offensive as its enemies close in on its Iraqi stronghold of Mosul.
The city holds symbolic weight for IS because it was here that the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, made his first – and only – appearance following its declaration of a “caliphate” in the summer of 2014.
Since Iraqi and Kurdish forces launched their operation to retake Mosul on 17 October, IS has portrayed itself as having slowed its enemies’ advances, inflicted heavy losses, and suffered few setbacks itself.
You've reached your daily free article limit.
Subscribe and support our veteran writing staff to continue reading.
So-called Islamic State (IS) has gone on a propaganda offensive as its enemies close in on its Iraqi stronghold of Mosul.
The city holds symbolic weight for IS because it was here that the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, made his first – and only – appearance following its declaration of a “caliphate” in the summer of 2014.
Since Iraqi and Kurdish forces launched their operation to retake Mosul on 17 October, IS has portrayed itself as having slowed its enemies’ advances, inflicted heavy losses, and suffered few setbacks itself.
But there have been mixed messages. Some IS videos have shown people shopping calmly in Mosul’s street markets, while others have depicted the destruction of civilian infrastructure and militants vowing to fight to the death.
Read more- BBC
Image courtesy of AL-Furqaan Media
Should the US Air Force Buy 250 B-21 Stealth Bombers?
Inside Delta Force: America’s Most Elite Special Mission Unit
Russia Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine in Historic First
SOFREP Interviews Chelsea Walsh: The Nurse Who Reported Red Flags About Trump’s Would Be Assassin
Happy Birthday Delta Force!
Join SOFREP for insider access and analysis.
TRY 14 DAYS FREEAlready a subscriber? Log In
COMMENTS
You must become a subscriber or login to view or post comments on this article.