One week into the Mosul Offensive, Coalition Forces continue to advance amidst ISIS sleeper cells and suicide bombers in Kirkuk, while U.S. troops suffer another loss and increased engagement. IRAQ – As the Islamic State’s defensive perimeter around the city of Mosul falters from the blitz of Coalition troops, Daesh has begun to resort to familiar and effective routines of terrorism. On Friday (OCT21), IS began carrying out counterattacks in Kirkuk against primarily civilian targets, activating IS sleeper cells in the Kirkuk province, killing approximately 52 people. Just before dawn, 12 militants initiated a series of attacks that continued throughout … Continue reading Mosul Offensive Continues: U.S. Navy EOD Chief Killed, Kirkuk Attacked, Church Bells Ring