Battle of Tabqa (2017)
Battle of Tabqa (2017) |
Part of the Raqqa campaign (2016–present) (Syrian Civil War), and the American-led intervention in Syria
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Map of the operation to capture the Tabqa region |
Date |
22 March – 10 May 2017
(1 month, 2 weeks and 4 days) |
Location |
Al-Thawrah District, Raqqa Governorate, Syria |
Result |
Major SDF victory
- The SDF gains a foothold south of the Euphrates
- The SDF captures Tabqa Airbase, Tabqa city, Tabqa Dam and more than 8 villages
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Belligerents |
Syrian Democratic Forces
Asayish
CJTF–OIR
Iraqi Kurdistan
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Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant |
Commanders and leaders |
 Rojda Felat
Qandil Manbij
 Unidentified YPJ commander †
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Unidentified high-ranking ISIL commander (WIA) (POW)
Abu Umar al-Almani †
Abu Zubeyir †
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Units involved |
Syrian Democratic Forces
Asayish
United States Armed Forces
British Armed Forces
Iraqi Kurdistan
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Military of ISIL
- Ingimassayeen elite units
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Strength |
SDF: 1,000–3,000 fighters
US: 500 Special Forces |
1,300–2,000 |
Casualties and losses |
100 killed (U.S. claim),
66+ killed (various claims), 300+ wounded
370 killed and wounded (ISIL claim) |
133-340 killed (SDF claim) |
7,000+ civilians displaced |
Major SDF victory
Syrian Democratic Forces
Asayish
CJTF–OIR
Syrian Democratic Forces
Asayish
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