Syria Crisis: Menbij and Ar-Raqqa Situation Report No. 4 (as of 1 May 2017)

Highlights Displacement in Ar-Raqqa Governorate intensifies as the fourth phase of the Euphrates Wrath operation begins. Civilian deaths and damage to civilian infrastructure continues unabated due to ongoing hostilities and intensified airstrikes. Water supply gradually returns to the governorate, following the opening of some flood gates of Tabqa Dam. Reports of increased shortages of food and medical supplies in ArRaqqa city continue to be received.