20 civilians rescued, 19 ISIS members killed in Raqqa

SDF special units have rescued another 20 civilians in Nahda neighbourhood, west of Raqqa city.

YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) special units trained for the evacuation of civilians have freed another 20 civilians from ISIS in Raqqa's western neighbourhood of Nahda, while the liberation operation continues in all intensity.

The civilians, mostly women and children, were transferred by the SDF special forces to safe zones where they are provided with water and food.

As fierce clashes between SDF fighters and ISIS gangs spread across Nahda neighbourhood over the recent weeks, another 19 gang members were killed in the area last night.