U.S., Russia Back Syrian Forces Advancing Toward ISIS-Held Cities

The Syrian Army, helped by Russia, is advancing toward Raqqa, the ISIS stronghold in northern Syria. At the same time, the U.S. is backing the Syrian Democratic forces who are assaulting another city held by ISIS in the region, the city of Manbij, near the border with Turkey.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young hears the latest from Syria-based Reuters reporter John Davison.

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Guest

• John Davison, Reuters correspondent for Syria and Lebanon. He tweets @JohnDrtrs.

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