Malik Alashter
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I don't believe that estimation as Mosul very big and spread out city then 10-15k not enough to defend it against a force of 50-60k soldier.I agree with the serious US estimations. My estimate was between 30-40k ISIS terrorists, in which 10-15k in placed in Mosul. Mosul is the HQ, where many critique's believe al-Baghdadi himself is located.
In Mosul US and 36 countries (mostly EU) are supporting the Mosul offensive, adding to this Iraqi military, Hashdi Shabi and Peshmerge forces. But still they meet very stiff resistance, and it is believed the operation will take many months (at least 6 months). So 10-15k in Mosul is a legitimate estimate, wiki confirms this.
ar-Raqqah would be the second HQ of ISIS. I think the estimation of 4-6k sounds very precise.
al-Bab would be their third HQ (or fourth, depending on how seriously al-Thawrah is for ISIS), as they don't have full control of Deir-az-Zor. An estimate of 1.5-3k would be very accurate if you ask me, since it is afterall one of two cities (Mosul and al-Bab) they are actively trying to defend - as the donkeys (YPG/SDF) is currently only at the outskirts of ar-Raqqah.
Abadi call and ask few days for the Hashd Al Shaabi to enter the city and finish it.
The real question honestly Im not trolling here why in the first place Turkey let its foot to be dragged into Syrian crisis they should close their door
while bringing Turkey to a higher level of prosperity its really alas.