Battle For The Syrian City of Raqqa -- News Updates July 19, 2017

Sputnik: Last Stand: Daesh's Resistance 'Broken' as Battle for Raqqa Intensifies

The Kurdish-majority Syrian Democratic Forces backed by a United States-led international coalition continue their operation to retake the Syrian city of Raqqa.
According to an SDF source, fighting has intensified in Raqqa, especially in the area of the old city. Half of the city has already been cleared of Daesh terrorists.

"There have been some major advances in the course of the operation. SDF forces took control over several districts. Daesh’s resistance in Raqqa was broken," Nuri Mehmud, a representative of Kurdish self-defense forces, told Sputnik Turkey.

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Battle For The Syrian City of Raqqa -- News Updates July 19, 2017

US-Backed Forces Battle ISIS in Heart of Syria's Raqqa -- Military.com/Canadian Press
Fighting intensifies between US-backed Syrian forces and IS in Raqqa -- SKY News
US, British volunteers battle ISIS in Syria's Raqqa -- Military Times/AP
Christian Fighters in Raqqa Report ISIS Using Drones to Drop Bombs -- PJ Media
Syrian Air Force destroys IS headquarters in southern Raqqa -- Iraqi News
US-Led Coalition Conducts 12 Strikes Against Daesh in Syria’s Raqqa -- Sputnik
Kurdish-led forces deny rumors Raqqa operations suspended -- Kurdistan 24
Battle for Raqqa: Kurd forces admit setbacks but deny retreat -- Middle East Eye