Iraqi army killed 10 al Qaeda-linked militants in southern Mosul , federal police official says . The militant group has been fighting for control of the city since last year and is now under siege by government forces backed by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes. Soldiers killed two gunmen who tried to attack an army checkpoint , according to police . Gunmen killed a civilian driver , police say .
Iraqi army killed 10 al Qaeda-linked militants in southern Mosul , federal police official says . Roadside bombs killed three police officers elsewhere in the city , police say . Soldiers killed two gunmen who tried to attack an army checkpoint , according to police . Gunmen killed a civilian driver , police say .