QAMISHLI, Syria: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has begun an assault against the Islamic State (IS) enclave in eastern Syria. This has been aimed at wiping out the last vestige of the group’s “caliphate” in the SDF’s area of operations, according to agencies.

US President Donald Trump had on Wednesday said that the U.S.-led coalition operating in support of the SDF had reclaimed almost all territories earlier held by the jihadist group. (Agencies)