Gunfire and clashes have been witnessed from up close in eastern Mosul, as Iraqi forces advanced further in their bid to oust militants from the self-styled Islamic State.
Forces seen fighting street-to-street on Tuesday were from the elite Counter Terrorism Service.
Progress has slowed up, partly due to the ongoing presence of many civilians - some perhaps choosing to stay inside the northern city, others trapped.
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