SDF advances 6 km towards the Raqqa city

Syrian Democratic Forces continue their advance north of Raqqa and have advanced six kilometres towards the ISIS stronghold. The city is now within range for Wrath of Euphrates Operation Room fighters.

The YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are clearing villages and hamlets one by one as they continue their advance north of the Raqqa city under ISIS occupation since 2014.

SDF fighters cleared a military base of ISIS yesterday. Following clashes throughout the night, they took control over the 'Farmers Centre' compound, close to the military base, and a building used by the Ba'ath regime as prison.

SDF fighters advanced 6 km towards the Raqqa city center which is now within range for them.

WESTERN FRONT

On the other hand, Wrath of Euphrates Operation Room fighters moving on the western front of Raqqa cleared 4 hamlets of ISIS last night and advanced 5 kilometers towards the ISIS stronghold.

Over the past four days, SDF fighters have liberated an 185 km2 land, 6 villages and 7 hamlets.