On October 31, Iraqi security forces (ISF) liberated the key town of Bazwaia, located 14 km east of the center of ISIS Iraqi stronghold of Mosul. After the liberation of Bazwaia, the ISF continued the advance on ISIS terrorists in the nearby industrial area.
If the industrial area is liberated, the ISF will be able to advance on the entrance into Mosul, the Kurdish village of Gogjali.