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AFP
Beirut
The Islamic State group has claimed a suicide attack on its former Syrian stronghold of Raqa, heightening Kurdish fears of a militant resurgence if Turkey goes ahead with a threatened invasion.
Overnight two IS fighters armed with guns, grenades and explosive belts launched a “violent attack” on security forces in Raqa, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Ensuing clashes between the assailants and fighters affiliated with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) lasted more than one hour, the Britain-based war monitor said.
IS claimed responsibility for the assault on the Telegram application.
Beirut
The Islamic State group has claimed a suicide attack on its former Syrian stronghold of Raqa, heightening Kurdish fears of a militant resurgence if Turkey goes ahead with a threatened invasion.
Overnight two IS fighters armed with guns, grenades and explosive belts launched a “violent attack” on security forces in Raqa, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Ensuing clashes between the assailants and fighters affiliated with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) lasted more than one hour, the Britain-based war monitor said.
IS claimed responsibility for the assault on the Telegram application.
