VIDEO:Iraqi Forces Attack ISIS Town Equipped to 60,000 Human Shields

In 20th Day of Mosul operation the Iraqi army begins offensive to retake the town of Hamam al-Alil, 15 kilometres from the southern edge of Mosul, Iraqi TV reported.

ISIS has reportedly brought thousands of civilians into the town to use as human shields. Last week, the population of the town of Hamam al-Alil had nearly tripled, from 23,000 to 60,000, according to UN figures.