Raqqa Offensive

The Raqqa Offensive was a military campaign launched primarily by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces to capture Raqqa from ISIS control in 2017. Raqqa was known as ISIS's de facto capital in Syria, making it a strategic and symbolic target. The offensive involved intense urban combat, leveraging airstrikes, ground troops, and specialized units to gradually liberate the city. After months of fighting, ISIS was expelled from Raqqa, marking a significant blow to their territorial hold in Syria. The operation aimed to weaken ISIS's infrastructure and restore government authority in the region.