Video shows destroyed Al-Nuri Mosque after its recapture from Isis in Mosul

Footage recorded one day after the recapture of the famous al-Nuri Mosque by Iraqi forces shows the widespread destruction of the area. The historic mosque and its leaning al-Hadba minaret were blown up by Isis fighters during their retreat on June 21.

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• July 1, 2017 20:28 IST

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Footage recorded one day after the recapture of the famous al-Nuri Mosque by Iraqi forces shows the widespread destruction of the area. The historic mosque and its leaning al-Hadba minaret were blown up by Isis fighters during their retreat on June 21.