US-Backed Forces Say They Have Encircled Islamic State in Raqqa

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said on June 29 that they had closed off the final escape route for Islamic State out of Raqqa, and advanced further on the city from several fronts.The forces are fighting alongside the Kurdish YPG militia. This footage was shared by the YPG Press Office and is described as showing SDF forces advancing into Raqqa city. Credit: YPG PRESS OFFICE via Storyful