Al Jazeera: US-backed Syrian forces launch new offensive on Raqqa
The SDF says it aims to completely encircle the ISIL stronghold with increasing support from the US-led coalition.
An alliance of US-backed fighters says it has begun a new phase of its campaign on the ISIL-held city of Raqqa in northern Syria, aiming to complete its encirclement and sever the road to the group's strongholds in Deir az Zor province.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said in a statement on Saturday that the offensive was getting an "increasing support from the international coalition forces through guaranteeing air cover for our forces' advances, or via the help provided by their special teams to our forces on the battle ground".
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WNU Editor: A new front has been launched against the Islamic State, and it looks like the opposition forces in Syria are confident that the Trump administration will support their efforts.
More News On Reports That A New Offensive Against The ISIS Stronghold Of Raqqa Has Begun
U.S.-backed Syrian force starts new phase of Raqqa assault -- Reuters
Kurdish-Led Fighters Launch Offensive Toward Syria's Raqqa -- AP
US-backed Syrian forces announce new phase in battle to retake Raqqa from Isis -- The Independent
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