the u.s.-backed forced have ended military operations in the city of raqqah, but it comes at a high price. this is what raqqah looks like today in this exclusive drone video obtained by cnn. you can just see the devastation there after a month's long assault. the u.s.-backed forces are clearing out the final pockets of resistance at this point in time. and this is a landmark moment in the decline of isis in the middle east. a map here showing how little territory remains in isis control. and for this decline in territory, president trump is taking credit. he says he was or has, quote, totally changed the military. here's what he said. >> i totally changed rule of engageme engagement. i totally changed our military. i totally changed the attitudes of the military. and they have done a fantastic job. isis is now giving up, they are giving up, they are raising their hands, they are walking off. nobody's ever seen that before.