(AhlulBayt News Agency) - The Takfiris aimed through the attack to open a way in a bid to flee the area into Syria because they have been besieged by Iraqi forces, PMU media center reported.
Fierce clashes between the PMU and the terrorists lasted for six hours.
Dozens of insurgents were killed in the attack, including Daesh commanders who were calling their command for help but there was no answer, PMU media center said.
The Hashd forces also managed to destroy 17 Daesh vehicles, according to its media center.
The Iraqi army and volunteer fighters have been leading a large operation to retake Mosul since October 17.
The northern city of Mosul fell to Daesh terrorists in 2014, when the terror group began its campaign mass carnage and destruction in the Arab country.
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