Iraqi troops take control Mosul airport

An Iraqi soldier aims his weapon during the advance to the Mosul airport.

Smoke billows from an explosion as Iraqi forces attack Islamic State militants in the offensive to take the Mosul airport.

Iraqi soldiers advance toward the Mosul airport, which has been in Islamic State hands since 2014.

Iraqi forces close in on the Mosul airport.

Iraqi forces on the grounds of the Mosul airport during the offensive to retake the city from Islamic State militants.

Iraqi forces move in on the Mosul airport during the offensive to retake the city.