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'First chemical attack' in Mosul battle injures twelve
Source: BBC
Twelve civilians have been injured in Mosul in what appears to be the first chemical weapon attack in the battle for the IS stronghold.
A doctor from the International Red Cross (ICRC), based in nearby Irbil, confirmed the incident to the BBC.
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The injuries were apparently caused in two separate incidents when mortar fire hit houses in east Mosul and victims complained of a foul smelling chemical.
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It is not yet known who is to blame for the attack, but the mortars were apparently fired from west Mosul - which is still held by so-called Islamic State (IS).
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-39152075
