Syrian Democratic Forces
The sieges "are testaments to the impotence of the international community,” a new Siege Watch report states.
The city was one of the terror group's last remaining strongholds.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The White House calls it “self-defense,” and Russia has responded by threatening to shoot down American planes.
The move is retaliation for the U.S. shooting down a Syrian jet.
Civilians are getting caught up in the fight to retake the city from ISIS.
It isn't easy being a person of faith in the world today.
Meanwhile Secretary of State Rex Tillerson blamed Russian inaction for fueling Assad's chemical weapons attack.