Mosul, Iraq. After two and half years under Islamic State Control civilians cross a bridge in front of Mosul University, which was closed during their rule, until Iraq Special Forces liberated the area. ISIS took control of Mosul University two and a half years ago, turning it into a facility that could benefit their interests. The science laboratories were used as a facility for making weapons. Coalition air strikes destroyed most of Mosul University, while ISIS is believed to have started fire to some of the buildings.