AFP – Map the battle for Mosul

The image is a detailed geopolitical map of the battle for Mosul. It portrays various districts and points of interest within the city, including the districts held by Iraqi forces (marked in green), disputed areas (marked in red) and the reinforced Daesh defenses, marked with a dotted red line. The crosses on the map refer to the damaged / destroyed bridges.

Notable locations such as a former military base to the south of the city, on the side of the Tigris river, and the al-Salam hospital in the eastern part of Mosul, are identified. The map also indicates areas of importance like the university area, which is marked as the highest point in the city, and the proximity to the ancient Nineveh ruins.

The map includes specific references to points of interest like the Niniveh Hotel, Nineveh ruins, the university, Hadba district, the highest point in the city, the Mosque, stadium, and the Al-Salam hospital.

The map also includes a broader geographic context, showing Mosul’s relation to other cities such as Baghdad, Kirkuk, and Erbil in Iraq, while pointing towards neighboring countries like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. The presence of multiple maps within the image suggests a broader regional focus, including the location of IS’s headquarters outside of Mosul. The phrase “The battle for Mosul” underscores the conflict-ridden nature of the depicted situation. Other elements, such as mosque, stadium, and hills to the south, contribute to the topographic understanding of the city.

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