In northern Iraq, a small-scale mobile radio station has been set up by the Iraqi military. It aims to help civilians avoid the possible dangers from the Islamic State militants.

This small radio station has been playing a big role in Iraq's military operations against the Islamic State militants in southern town of Ninawa. 

"We broadcast information and instructions to our people, and tell them when the Iraqi forces have opened a safe path for them, and have cleared up all the bombs along the roads. The militants use underhand means during the conflict, like burying a large number of explosives," said Ferras Mustapha, media officer of Ninawa Operations Command.

Two staff members work from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm to broadcast indicative information since the Ninawa Operations began. 

Media officers said though militants have been interrupting their broadcasts, they have managed to rescue more than 2,400 residents so far. 

"The Islamic State militants do not want the radio station to work. So they tried to destroy the station multiple times, and tried to interfere with the radio spectrum so as to prevent people from listening to the broadcast. The radio is sending suggestions and instructions to people. This also affects and frightens the militants," said Ferras Mustapha.

The radio officer in the station said the broadcast reaches 50,000 to 75,000 residents living in Ninawa. The station also plans to move their base downtown as the Iraqi military forces advance, so that more people can listen to the broadcast.