Iraq reopens Mosul airport 11 years after ISIL conflict, destruction
Summary
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has opened Mosul's restored airport, which was damaged over ten years ago. The airport is set to be ready for domestic and international flights in about two months.Key Facts
- Mosul's airport was severely damaged during battles against the ISIL group.
- The airport will connect Mosul with other cities in Iraq and nearby countries.
- It is expected to be ready for both local and international flights soon.
- The airport has a new main terminal, a VIP lounge, and an advanced radar system.
- ISIL captured Mosul in June 2014, declaring it a "caliphate" and imposing extreme control.
- A coalition led by the US defeated ISIL in Iraq by July 2017 and in Syria by March 2019.
- The airport aims to handle about 630,000 passengers each year.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
