we're not in iraq to seize anybody's oil. >> reporter: of course, this aven offensive is expected to take time. it took more than three months to take the eastern part of the city. in the west, the challenges are more serious in terms of the weaponry isis is using. they are now using a lot of armed drones. they dug tunnels and other means of defense. there are about 2,000 to 3,000 isis fighters within the city. it is expected to be a long and bloody battle. >> and civilians receiving pamphlets dropped and taking shelter. ben wedeman, thank you. ana, it is almost that time of morning. let's see what is coming up on "new day." the chris cuomo joins us. >> good to see you. happy monday. i hope you got special time with the family over presidents weekend. we will take on the president