The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been attempting to prevent the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) from reaching the province of Raqqah via the highways heading from the government-held cities of Aleppo and Salamiyah.
The SAA is clearing the eastern part of Aleppo province from ISIS terrorists aiming to retake Masnakah and to launch an advance towards the province of Raqqah.
The Russian Navy has carried out missile strikes on ISIS terrorists east of the ancient city of Palmyra. According to the Russian military, terrorists had deployed to the area from Raqqah.
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