Raqqa: Islamic State fighters surrender as terrified residents flee

The Syrian Kurdish YPG militia said Islamic State (IS) was on the verge of defeat in Raqqa, as exhausted citizens fled the grips of the terrorist group.

Key points:

• US backed fighters have captured more than 80 per cent of the city
• New video shows terrified residents fleeing IS-held neighbourhoods
• It is estimated 4,000 civilians still remain trapped in the city

MORE: Raqqa: Islamic State fighters surrender as terrified residents flee – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)