ISIL captured the city of Marawi in the southern Philippines to turn it into a new caliphate of the so-called Islamic State. <br /><br />It was an audacious move that took the government and military by surprise. <br /><br />A fierce and deadly war ensued, signalling the group's determination to bring its battle from the Middle East to Southeast Asia.<br /><br />Ground and aerial bombardment have left Marawi in ruins. <br /><br />Nearly 1,000 people have been killed; 160 of them soldiers.<br /><br />101 East joined the Philippines military in their final battle to take back the city.<br />- Subscribe to our channel: <br />- Follow us on Twitter: <br />- Find us on Facebook: <br />- Check our website:
