The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is close to capturing the whole area of the town of Tabqah from ISIS.
SDF fighters, backed up by the US-led coalition’s warplanes, attack helicopters, artillery units and special forces, have captured the town center and now are advancing against ISIS militants in the government builldings complex, the water treatment and the Hurriyah area in the northeastern part of the town.
Nonetheless, ISIS terrorists are still in control of two heavily urbanized areas – Hurriyah and Wahadah – as well as the indastrial area near Wahadah.
When Tabqah is secured, US-backed forces will focus on securing the Tabqa dam and will continue attempts to further isolate Raqqah.
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