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When did the siege of the city by ISIL end?

  • February 2015

  • January 2015

  • December 2014

  • November 2014

Answer

The siege of Mosul ended in January 2015 when Iraqi forces recaptured the city from ISIL. The siege had lasted for nearly two years and had caused widespread destruction and displacement. The Iraqi forces were supported by US airstrikes and advisers. The recapture of Mosul was a major victory for the Iraqi government and a significant setback for ISIL.
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