Witnesses say the Tigris River is red with blood and littered with the bodies of militants fleeing eastern Mosul.

Security forces captured the destroyed shrine to the Biblical figure of Jonah.

Militants attacked at least two checkpoints in Diyala province.

Daesh executed a family of family, including four children, for attempting to escape their control in Hawija.

Iraqi Forces took control of Mosul University, government buildings, and at least one bridge during Friday’s advancements.

Also, seven Canadian soldiers were possibly treated for injuries. Canada will not confirm.

Security forces are now going to advance on foot into new neighborhoods.

Although official casualties figures are rare, hundreds of wounded are arriving in Kurdistan for treatment.

The renewed operation in Mosul and others left hundreds of militants dead.

Troops reached the Tigris River in Mosul on Sunday, prompting militants to attack Baghdad.