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Tag Western Mosul was a military operation launched by the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) in February 2017 to retake the western half of Mosul, Iraq, from the Islamic State (ISIS). The operation was part of the larger Battle of Mosul, which aimed to liberate the city from ISIS control.

The Tag Western Mosul operation was a complex and challenging endeavor, as it involved clearing the densely populated urban areas of western Mosul, which were heavily fortified by ISIS. The ISF, led by the Iraqi Army's 9th Armored Division, 16th Infantry Division, and 1st Brigade of the Iraqi Federal Police, worked closely with the Iraqi Air Force, the US-led coalition, and other international partners to achieve their objectives.

The operation was marked by intense fighting, with both sides suffering significant casualties. The ISF employed a range of tactics, including airstrikes, artillery fire, and ground assaults, to dislodge ISIS fighters from their strongholds. Meanwhile, ISIS employed suicide bombers, snipers, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to defend their territory.

After several weeks of intense fighting, the ISF declared the liberation of western Mosul on July 10, 2017. The operation resulted in the deaths of thousands of ISIS fighters and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The ISF also suffered significant casualties, with estimates suggesting that over 1,000 soldiers were killed or wounded during the operation.

The Tag Western Mosul operation was a significant milestone in the Battle of Mosul, as it marked the recapture of the city's western half and paved the way for the eventual liberation of the entire city.