NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel is reporting from the field as the offensive to grab control of Mosul from the hands of ISIS is underway. This is a complex operation, one led by the Iraqi military with support from American troops. There are 1.5 million civilians trapped inside what is Iraq’s second-largest city, and ISIS, which has controlled Mosul for over two years, isn’t allowing them to leave. In fact, it’s being reported that ISIS prefers to hold them as “human shields.” The Mosul operation is the largest in Iraq since American troops left in 2011, and if successful, it could be the biggest blow yet to ISIS. Engel has filed multiple reports for NBC News over the past 24 hours, including NBC Nightly News on Sunday , Today on Monday , and a Facebook Live Q&A on Monday afternoon. He will also provide a live update for tonight’s Nightly News from the Qayyarah Air Base, from where the Americans and Iraqis are running the offensive. We corresponded with the longtime NBC newser via email today to find out what he is seeing on the ground right now, how technology has impacted how he’s able to cover this engagement, and how those in the Middle East are reacting to this presidential election. TVNewser: Richard, thanks for taking a few minutes to correspond with us. First off, how are you and your crew doing? Engel: Thanks for asking. We’re doing great. A little tired and dusty, but great. TVNewser: What are you see
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