<p>The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces advanced into the Mashlab</a> neighborhood on the eastern edge of Raqqa on June 8, according to a Kurdish news outlet</a>.</p><p>The forces also advanced into Jazrah</a> to the west of the city.</p><p>Heavy fighting was reported around an IS military position at the Division 17 army base</a> north of Raqqa, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights</a> said.</p><p>The footage was shared by a Kurdish outlet and is described as showing SDF forces advancing in Mashlab.</p><br />
