27 civilians killed daily in Syria's Raqqa: UN
The United Nations has estimated that an average of 27 people are being killed every day in the battle to recapture Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa by the US-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). "They risk being killed, either by airstrikes, or by ISIL snipers," officials said. The UN further noted that up to 25,000 civilians are still trapped in Raqqa.