BAGHDAD — U.S.-backed Iraqi government troops announced Wednesday they were in “full control” of eastern Mosul after routing Islamic State militants from that part of the city, three months since the major operation started.

However, skirmishes and clashes continued in parts of eastern Mosul along the Tigris River, which roughly divides the city, according to Iraqi special forces Maj. Ali Hussein.

Other commanders also disputed the claim of “full control,” saying the eastern side has not been fully liberated.

— Staff and news services