100 civilians rescued in Raqqa operation

9 ISIS members have been killed in clashes east and west of Raqqa and 100 civilians have been rescued by SDF.

Heavy clashes erupted between SDF forces and ISIS gangs in Old Raqqa neighborhood Monday afternoon. During the fighting, 4 ISIS members were killed, one 120 mm mortar, one drone and one bomb-laden vehicle of the gangs was destroyed. 2 SDF fighters were martyred in clashes.

In the neighborhood of al-Dariyah west of the city, 5 ISIS members including a sniper were killed and body of one of these was seized by SDF with his ammunition. SDF fighters also captured 2 Egyptian ISIS members alive in the neighborhood and defused several mines and explosives of the gangs.

On the other hand, SDF fighters have rescued 100 civilians from ISIS gangs in al-Dariyah neighborhood. 2 SDF fighters got wounded during the rescue attempts.

SDF forces continue making advances in the city.