Syria War News Updates -- February 22, 2017

Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) gather in northern Deir al-Zor province ahead of an offensive against Islamic State militants, Syria February 21, 2017. REUTERS/Rodi Said

Reuters: U.S.-backed alliance enters Syria's Deir al-Zor province: Kurdish military source

The U.S.-backed Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) alliance has crossed into Deir al-Zor province for the first time as part of an offensive against Islamic State, a Kurdish military source said on Tuesday.

The advance into the province, most of which is under the control of the ultra-hardline group, is part of an operation to encircle and ultimately capture its de facto Syrian capital of Raqqa in the north of the country.

One aim of the campaign is to cut IS's supply lines from Raqqa to Deir al-Zor province.

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Syria War News Updates -- February 22, 2017

Syria war: Arab-Kurdish fighters enter IS-held Deir al-Zour province -- BBC
Arab and Kurdish fighters close in on 'IS' Syria stronghold Raqqa -- DW
US-backed alliance enters Deir Az Zor province -- AL Jazeera
US-backed fighters advance on IS in Syria's east -- Middle East Eye
Syrian rebels clash with ISIL in northern Syria -- Euronews
Seizing Control of Syria's Al-Bab Important to Push for Raqqa: Turkish Official -- Reuters
Turkey says only 100 militants left in IS-held Syria battleground -- AFP
In surprise attack, IS affiliate captures land

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