pThe US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces advanced into the Mashlaba neighborhood on the eastern edge of Raqqa on June 8, according to a Kurdish news outleta.ppThe forces also advanced into Jazraha to the west of the city.ppHeavy fighting was reported around an IS military position at the Division 17 army basea north of Raqqa, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rightsa said.ppThe footage was shared by a Kurdish outlet and is described as showing SDF forces advancing in Mashlab.