Detailed updates from Islamic State militant-held areas of Ninewa province gathered by Iraq Oil Report's network of reporters and contacts.

Inside Mosul: May 25, 2017

  • Iraqi forces battles IS militants near al-Nuri Mosque in Old Mosul, backed by airstrikes
  • IS militants kill 22 civilians by trapping them inside a house and destroying it
  • Hashid forces battle IS militants along the Qayrawan-Ba’aj road, west of Mosul

Inside Mosul: May 24, 2017

  • Iraqi forces battle IS militants in Shefa’a and Zanjali neighborhoods
  • After seizing IS court, Federal Police declare liberation of 17 July neighborhood
  • IS militants execute 13 civilians
  • IS sniper shoots three civilians trying to flee

Inside Mosul: May 23, 2017

  • Iraqi forces battle IS militants in Shefa’a and Hawi Kanisa neighborhoods
  • CTS and RRD forces try to evacuate civilians amidst intense fighting near Hadba Minaret in Old Mosul
  • Seven IS leaders executed after being caught fleeing the battlefield
  • Hashid forces declare liberation of Qayrawan and nearby villages west of Mosul

Inside Mosul: May 22, 2017

  • Iraqi forces battle IS militants in Faruq Street and Bab al-Toub areas of Old Mosul
  • Federal Police uncover IS tunnel network in 17 July neighborhood
  • Airstrikes hit IS positions in Mosul’s Shefa’a neighborhood and Ba’aj district, west of the city
  • Hashid forces defend Tal Qasab village in Sinjar district from five-VBIED attack

Inside Mosul: May 18, 2017

  • Federal Police battle IS militants in 17 July neighborhood
  • Iraqi forces push toward Faruq area of Old Mosul
  • Airstrikes kill several senior IS officials
  • Hashid forces declare liberation of Sahl Sinjar airport

Inside Mosul: May 17, 2017

  • CTS forces destroy headquarters of IS’s Amaq propaganda agency
  • Federal Police push further into Iqtisadin and 17 July neighborhoods
  • IS militants target VBIED attacks against civilians trying to flee
  • Iraqi forces declare liberation of Refa’i neighborhood

Inside Mosul: May 16, 2017

  • Iraqi forces battle IS militants in Rifa’i, Najar, Borsa, and Old Mosul neighborhoods
  • IS artillery hits civilian homes in Hawi Kanisa, killing eight
  • Airstrikes destroy VBIED factory in Salaman village, in Sherqat district
  • Hashid forces declare liberation of Bashok village, west of Mosul

Inside Mosul: May 15, 2017

  • Iraqi forces declare liberation of Arabi and Refa’i neighborhoods
  • Federal Police seize control of chemical factory in 17 July neighborhood
  • Federal Police declare liberation of Hasona, Dijla, and Harma neighborhoods in northwest Mosul
  • Civilian deaths due to hunger and thirst reported in 17 July neighborhood

Inside Mosul: May 11, 2017

  • Iraqi forces advance in Iqtisadin, 17 July, and Islah al-Zira’a neighborhoods
  • IS militants execute more than 50 civilians in Zanjali neighborhood who had tried to flee
  • Airstrikes hit IS positions in Iqtisadin and Refa’i neighborhoods
  • Iraqi officers claim IS leaders are fleeing toward Tal Afar

Inside Mosul: May 10, 2017

  • Iraqi forces battle IS militants in Ma’amel area of Old Mosul and Islah al-Zira’a neighborhood
  • Federal Police declare liberation of Harmat area
  • IS-operated aerial drones are shot down while attempting to attack Federal Police
  • Airstrikes target IS base and IED/VBIED factory in Muhlimin area of Tal Afar

Inside Mosul: May 9, 2017

  • Iraqi forces declare liberation of Sina’a neighborhood
  • Federal Police gain partial control of 17 July neighborhood
  • IS militants launch VBIED attack on Federal Police in Old Mosul
  • Airstrikes hit VBIED factory in Tal Afar’s Askary neighborhood

Inside Mosul: May 8, 2017

  • CTS forces advance in Wadi Akkab area
  • Iraqi Army declares liberation of Harmat area
  • IS snipers kill a woman trying to escape to liberated areas
  • Iraqi Army and Hashid forces repel IS VBIED attack in Tal Afar

Inside Mosul: May 6 & 7, 2017

  • Iraqi forces break IS lines, entering 17-Tamooz neighborhood
  • Amidst several airstrikes targeting IS militants, one strike destroys a school, killing 25 women and children
  • IS militants kill several civilians seeking to flee, and execute four men accused of spying for Iraqi forces
  • Iraqi forces declare liberation of 2nd Msherfa, Kanisa, and Diar Meekhaeil areas

Inside Mosul: May 4, 2017

  • Iraqi forces enter Musherifa, Hawi Kanisa, and Harmat areas
  • Iraqi forces attack IS positions in Islah al-Zira’a, Shifa, and Zanjali neighborhods
  • Dozens of IS militants and 11 civilians killed by airstrikes
  • Iraqi Army declares liberation of Dijila village, northwest of Mosul

Inside Mosul: May 3, 2017

  • Federal Police attack IS position in Maydan area
  • IS militants execute civilians for seeking to flee Islah al-Zira’a neighborhood
  • Airstrikes kill 12 IS militants in Islah al-Zira’a and Iqtisadin neighborhoods
  • Iraqi Army captures female IS militants trying to flee Mosul among displaced civilians

Inside Mosul: May 2, 2017

  • Iraqi forces battle IS militants in al-Siha and near the Hadba Minaret
  • RRD and CTS forces continue push into Old Mosul
  • Airstrikes kill several IS militants, including 11 senior leaders
  • Iraqi Army and Hashid forces battle IS militants at Tal Afar airport