Australian bombers and medics playing key role in the battle for Mosul

By Adam Gartrell, Political Correspondent
Updated February 22 2017 - 11:18pm, first published 10:41pm
An Iraqi soldier waves the national flag as security forces patrol on the eastern side of Mosul, Iraq. Photo: PA
An Iraqi soldier waves the national flag as security forces patrol on the eastern side of Mosul, Iraq. Photo: PA
Australian troops are training Iraqi soldiers for the fight against the so-called Islamic State. Photo: Pool
Australian troops are training Iraqi soldiers for the fight against the so-called Islamic State. Photo: Pool

Australian forces are playing a key role in the escalating battle for the Iraqi city of Mosul, bombing 130 Islamic State targets and deploying special forces medics close to the frontline to treat wounded Iraqi soldiers.

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