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Syrian Democratic Forces advance towards Raqqa’s city centre

RAQQA, Syria (Reuters) – Syrian Democratic Forces are pressing their offensive against Islamic State (IS) in Raqqa, advancing further towards the city centre. One fighter said they were advancing quickly against IS, noting that mines left by IS militants were slowing down their progress towards the city centre. Video footage obtained by Reuters showed a number of fighters gathering, testing drones and preparing military equipment. The Syrian Democratic Forces, made up predominantly of Kurdish fighters, […]