U.S. Troops See Gains in Mosul

"MOSUL, Iraq (AP) - There's one clear sign that life in the Sunni Arab-dominated western half of this city is changing for the better - children are again playing soccer at night. The reason: fewer insurgent attacks.

The U.S. military says there were fewer bombings and mortar attacks in July than any month since October.

A 50-percent drop in attacks in western Mosul over the past eight months is a marked improvement from the days when U.S. troops routinely had to call in airstrikes and repel synchronized attacks.

But that doesn't mean violence has been eradicated. Though attacks in July were noticeably down, western Mosul still endured over 50 shootings and roadside bombings, the U.S military said."
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