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Syrian Kurdish and Arab rebels say they are poised to attack the ISIS capital of Raqqa. But there is much work yet to be done, and arms are still in short supply.
AYN AL-ISSA, Syria — A young Kurdish fighter manning a control post trains his binoculars on the unofficial border between the so-called Islamic State, and the region the Kurds call Rojava. This is the front line for what may be the next major U.S.-backed move against ISIS—a major offensive to take Raqqa, the capital of the Islamic State in Syria.
On these borders, a fragile coalition of Arab and Kurdish fighters say they are preparing for a decisive battle with their boots on the ground and coalition warplanes in the air.
From time to time, sounds of machinegun fire and mortars can be heard.
WNU Editor: With Russia's involvement increasing in Syria, I would not be surprised if these groups do start to receive weapons and money.
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The U.S. keeps pushing the YPG to attack Raqqa,
The YPG won't, they will link up the Kurdish enclaves along the Turkish border and cut the ISIS and Al Quida supply lines.
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