ABC News Online: Dozens killed in Islamic State's final stronghold as US-backed forces close in
Western-backed fighters have killed dozens of people in continuing clashes against Islamic State, a spokesman said, as troops move into the terrorist group's final pocket in eastern Syria.
he Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), backed by the US but led by the Kurds, also captured a jihadist arms dump at Baghouz, said SDF spokesman Mustafa Bali on Twitter.
Four Islamic State fighters attempted suicide attacks. One SDF fighter was killed and four were wounded during the clashes.
Commanders previously said they were moving slowly to avoid losses in the face of sniper fire and landmines.
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