Syrian Democratic Forces
Islamic State rejects proposed surrender deal in besieged city
The Islamic State has ignored an offer for its fighters to withdraw safely from the Syrian city of Manbij, and clashes with US-backed forces continued after the offer expired.
US-backed Forces Tighten Grip Around Islamic State in Syria's Manbij
US-backed forces fighting Islamic State near the Syrian-Turkish border said on Thursday they had reached the militants' last main route in and out of their stronghold in the area, the city of Manbij.
US-Backed Syrian Rebels Break Islamic State Siege of Town Near Turkish Border
Islamic State fighters withdrew from frontlines with Syrian rebel forces north of Aleppo on Wednesday as the rebels mounted a counter attack against the jihadist group.
US-Backed Forces in Syria Are Fighting to Cut the Islamic State's Access to Turkey
"It's significant in that it's their last remaining funnel" to Europe, a US military official said, adding that the offensive will be supported by a small number of US special operations forces.
Before the US Tried to Kill the Islamic State's 'Minister of War,' It May Have Trained Him
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it may have killed Omar Al-Shishani, a Chechen member of the Islamic State. A veteran of the Georgian military, he may have also received training from US Special Forces nearly a decade ago.
Russia Claims It's Working With Free Syrian Army Alongside Assad's Troops
If you thought the Syrian conflict couldn't get any more complicated, think again — Putin says the Russian military is supporting the Free Syrian Army in joint operations with Assad's troops.