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US-Trained Fighters Participate in Operation to Liberate Manbij From Daesh

© REUTERS / Rodi SaidFighters of the Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) stand inside a building near Manbij, in Aleppo Governorate, Syria, June 17, 2016
Fighters of the Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) stand inside a building near Manbij, in Aleppo Governorate, Syria, June 17, 2016 - Sputnik International
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US-trained Syrian opposition forces are taking part in the Manbij offensive to liberate the Iraqi city from Daesh, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Col. Christopher Garver said in a briefing on Wednesday.

Fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) (File) - Sputnik International
Race for Raqqa: What is Behind US-Backed Rebels' Plan to Seize Manbij
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US Special Envoy for the anti-Daesh coalition Brett McGurk said on Tuesday the military operation taking place in Manbij, which began on May 31, is setting the groundwork for retaking Daesh’s stronghold of Raqqa.

"We have US-trained opposition forces near the Mara line…and we have provided advice, assistance and training to the Syrian Democratic Forces that are conducting the Manbij operation," Garver told reporters.

Manbij, located between Daesh's de facto capital of Raqqa and the Syrian-Turkish border, is a strategically important area for the terrorist group.

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