According to information obtained from SDF sources, fierce clashes are taking place between SDF fighters in the Bedir village and the wheat silo 6 km east of the Raqqa city.

SDF forces advancing north and east of the city have liberated several villages 4 km north and east of Raqqa during the past 24 hours after clearing three villages north of the city Monday evening.

SDF fighters have discovered an ISIS tunnel north of Raqqa and more tunnels are expected to be encountered as they get closer to the city.

Currently, SDF forces are 4 km away from the city from the north and 2 km from the east.

23 km is left between Raqqa and the most distant point on the western front, the village of al-Caf. SDF forces are about to besiege the Raqqa city in the north and the east but the fighters are trying to make further advances on the western front before an operation on Raqqa city center is cconducted.

The Operation Wrath of Euphrates continues in its 4th phase that was relaunched on May 10 following a 15-day suspension. The declaration by Wrath of Euphrates Operation Room said that all the villages around the Raqqa city will be liberated and preparations will be made for the liberation of the city during this campaign when SDF will consolidate the siege on ISIS positions and make advances on the city from the surroundings.