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Syrian rebels recapture several locales near Raqqa
Raqqa (SyriaNews.media) The Syrian Democratic Forces, on Tuesday, captured the cities of Mazra’et al-Assad, north of the city of Raqqa, and the eastern Abu Qobeih and western Abu Qobeih, near the city of al-Mansoura, in western Raqqa, Qasioun News Agency reported.Also, violent battles took place between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Islamic State group, which lasted for several hours, and coincided with a mutual shelling. Meanwhile, international coalition aircraft carried out a number of air strikes on the city of Raqqa, amid an artillery shelling, killing six civilians. Noteworthy, Syrian Democratic Forces managed to control several villages and cities in the northern and western country sides of Raqqa. Posted by: badanov 2017-05-31 |
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