The U.S. military is confirming the Syrian Defence Forces are making advances toward the goal of retaking the key city of Raqqa from the Islamic State.
Israeli jets have reportedly hit a suspected chemical weapons site inside Syria, while the government of Bashar Al-Assad earlier claimed it has retaken Deir al-Zour.
U.S. Army Colonel Ryan Dillon, the spokesman Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) confirms Syrian opposition forces have retaken one of Raqqa's most historic sites, the mosque.
IN: "Despite ISIS'
OUT: ...held by ISIS."
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