through them. so it's clear to see why isis would choose to make this part of mosul its last stand in the city. caught the in this battle zone in mosul are thousands of families. many now escaping its isis of terror, its draconian laws and public beheadings. this man saying he was reborn, thanking everyone he saw, even us.. in a mosque not far from here three years ago, isis leader abu al bagdadi announced the creation of its so-called state, caliphate. last week, iraqi forces raised their flag on the spot. >> what does that mean for the war against isis? >> it's a setback for isis. >> just a few more blocks to go to clear mosul, but they could prove to be the hardest yet. >> american commanders won't put an exact timeline as to on when they think the mosul operation