248 Raqqan youths attended the 11th Training Cycle at Martyr Commander Faysal Abu Layla Academy. Young Raqqans joined SDF ranks after completing the training cycle during which they received military training for 30 days.

SDF commander Ebduleziz Yunis spoke during the graduation ceremony and emphasized the importance of education. Yunis stated that it was important for the young people to take part in the defense of their lands.

New recruits took their military oath after Yunis’ speech and promised that they would take part in the defense of their land and be the followers of martyrs.

In the meantime, SDF fighters have accelerated the operation to encircle the Raqqa city from four sides; which is considered to be the final operation. SDF forces are 2 km away from the city from the east, 4 km from the north and they continue advancing on the western front as well.

The Operation Wrath of Euphrates continues in its 4th phase that was relaunched on May 10 following a 15-day suspension. The declaration by Wrath of Euphrates Operation Room said that all the villages around the Raqqa city will be liberated and preparations will be made for the liberation of the city during this campaign when SDF will consolidate the siege on ISIS positions and make advances on the city from the surroundings.