Raqqa operation on day 72

Clashes between the SDF fighters and ISIS gangs continue as the SDF fighters advance in the city center as part of the Operation to Liberate Raqqa. Reports say 46 gang members have been killed.

The operation to liberate Raqqa continues on day 72.

According to reports from the region, 13 ISIS members have been killed in clashes from last night in the Mansur neighborhood to the east of the city. 19 gang members have been killed in clashes in the Rashid neighborhood to the east of the city and one gang member surrendered. One explosive laden vehicle was destroyed in the same neighborhood.

In clashes in Nazlat Shehade neighborhood to the south of the city, 9 gang members were killed and one vehicle destroyed.

There were clashes in the al-Diriyah neighborhood to the west of Raqqa as well. In these clashes 5 gang members were reportedly killed and two explosives laden vehicles destroyed.

2 SDF fighters were martyred in the clashes and 6 others were wounded.