Iraqi troops fight ISIL, in final push for Mosul

Iraqi forces slowly squeeze the last pockets of ISIL group resistance as hundreds displaced by the fighting in Mosul's Old City.

Tens of thousands of people are estimated to still be in the areas of Mosul controlled by ISIL, reported CGTN's Toby Muse.

Iraqi forces fight house to house. Snipers are a constant threat.

In the maze of the old city, it’s easy to get lost. No one strays off the path, and hidden bombs could be anywhere.

The Iraqi forces are racing. They’re fighting in a brutal 45-degree heat that leaves everyone drenched in sweat.