Raqqa operation: SDF continues to advance against IS

SDF fighters liberated many positions in Raqqa’s al-Diriyah and Mirur neighbourhoods after intense clashes with IS gangs.

As the operation for Raqqa's liberation continues at full force, YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are making continuous advances in al-Diriyah neighbourhood in the west of Raqqa city. SDF fighters have liberated the Sefa and Enwar El-Qidis mosque and Xalid Bin Welîd school in the area.

SDF fighters also advanced into Mirur neighbourhood west of Raqqa yesterday and freed the Uqbe Bin Nafi School and El-Rehma mosque from ISIS gang members.

Heavy clashes still occur in the named neighbourhoods, but no clear details obtained about the causalities suffered by IS gangs.