Iraqi troops breach Mosul city limits for first time in 2 years

Iraqi special forces entered Mosul's city limits Tuesday, after advancing from the east over the past two weeks during an offensive that aims to reclaim the Iraqi city from the Islamic State. Mosul is ISIS's last major stronghold in Iraq, and the breach Tuesday marked "the first time government forces have entered the city in more than two years," The New York Times reported.

Troops have reportedly taken control of the state TV building in Kukjali, but now must battle fierce resistance from the jihadists as they push into the city's center.

Iraqi troops have already managed to take over Gogjali, Mosul's industrial region in the east. If Iraqi troops succeed in reclaiming Mosul, it would mark a decisive defeat in the fight against the terrorism group. About 1.5 million people are still living in the city.

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