Special units of the Syrian Democratic Forces have rescued a group of civilians from the mine trap of ISIS in Nazlat Shehade neighbourhood of Raqqa.

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters rescued dozens of civilians in Raqqa’s Nazlat Shehade neighborhood, while 16 gang members were killed in clashes.

In heavy clashes between SDF fighters and ISIS gangs in 7 neighbourhoods of Raqqa, 34 more ISIS members have been killed in the last 24 hours.

As Syrian Democratic Forces continue to rescue Raqqan inhabitants, ISIS gangs trapped in the city are using civilians as human shields.

Fighters of the Shengal Women's Units (YJŞ) said: "We are fighting in Raqqa to avenge and free the Êzidî women."

YPG Commander General Sipan Hemo commented on the Raqqa operation, attacks on Efrîn and Shehba and relationships with the US, Russia and the Damascus administration.

YPJ/SDF Commander in the operation for Raqqa's liberation, Clara Reqa, stated that they are not just after territorial victory alone, but move forward with this operation to build a free, in all aspects equal and democratic society.

The funeral ceremony for the YPG's 4 internationalist martyrs, Martyr Demhat Goldman, Martyr Soro Zinar, Martyr Rodi Deysie, and Martyr Zafer Qereçox was held this morning in Derik.

Commander Deputy of the Global Coalition to fight ISIS Robert Jones stated that the International Coalition Forces will support the Raqqa Civil Council politically and in terms of the city's redevelopment.

YPG clinic in Raqqa is the only place civilians fleeing ISIS can get medical help. It is run by the YPG and open 24/7.