US military escalates bombardment of ISIL-held areas in eastern Syria after President Trump announced troop pull-out.
![The aftermath of the US bombing campaign in Al Kashmah, from where civilians have fled due to relentless attacks [Courtesy: The Intercept]](/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/3ba9e56fdbfa453c947b3fd0c7a4d030_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
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Despite assurances from Trump that ISIL is defeated, US raids against group in eastern Syria have intensified recently.
![U.S. Marines train with a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle in Deir ez-Zor province, Syria [Courtesy: SGT Matthew Crane /DVIDS/US Army photo]](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/0ae410bd1bc743369b5d763ef124f7b5_18.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
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