the crossfire. this man was one. he managed to escape. >> we had to use leave our home and town and were human shields during the fighting. >> we also heard of people being killed by landmines and roadside bombs planted by the militants who are willing to kill men, women and children in their path of war and destruction. right now, an estimated 750,000 civilians remain trapped in western mosul as conditions worsen in what is being described as a deteriorating humanitarian and security situation. >> thank you so much john hundreds of migrants on solid ground after being stranded at sea. how long this took rescue crews.