Syrian War Report – June 7, 2017: Battle for Raqqah Started

Syrian War Report – June 7, 2017: Battle for Raqqah Started

Late on June 6, the US-led coalition once again bombed pro-government forces in the area of At Tanf in southern Syria near the border with Iraq. According to the coalition statement, warplanes targeted a group of over 60 soldiers with battle tanks, technical vehicles and artillery pieces “posing a threat to Coalition and partner forces…

US-led Coalition Destroys Pro-Government Forces within Deconfliction Zone in Syria – Pentagon

US-led Coalition Destroys Pro-Government Forces within Deconfliction Zone in Syria – Pentagon

The US-led coalition inside Syria says that it has destroyed pro-government forces that entered the deconfliction zone established around a coalition training facility. The coalition last struck a pro-government convoy in the area on May 18. UPDATE: On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected the US’ justification for the attack, saying Moscow does not…