Events tagged with "us airstrikes"

Historical Events tagged with "us airstrikes"

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Military & Warfare

SDF Offensive to Capture Raqqa from ISIL

November 6th, 2016 8 years ago

The Syrian Democratic Forces initiated an offensive to seize Raqqa, the de facto capital of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This operation aimed to weaken ISIL's territorial hold in Syria and involved a coalition of Kurdish and Arab fighters. Raqqa was a significant location for ISIL's governance and propaganda efforts. Supported by U.S. airstrikes, the offensive marked a crucial phase in the battle against ISIL, showcasing the alliance between local forces and international partners in combating extremism.