The plans and the approximate timing of the attack have been made public. This has apparently been done to try and get as many ISIS fighters out of Mosul in advance of the attack. The US says that many of them have already fled the city.
The goal of the attack, which is expected to involve 25,000 Iraqii soldiers, is to recapture the city with as few casualties as possible. To prepare that many troops on time, the US and the coalition have stepped up the training.
Air attacks are already taking place. Military advisors are also trying to capitalize on the increased zeal of countries like Jordan and Saudi Arabia and channel it in productive attacks on ISIS forces.
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Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-31543415
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