The Syrian army and loyalist militiamen Sunday retook full control of Albu Kamal from the Islamic State group, a military source said, ousting the jihadists from their last urban stronghold in Syria.
The military source in Deir Ezzor told AFP that "Syrian troops and allied forces took full control of Albu Kamal, and are removing mines and explosives left by IS" in the town on the Iraqi border.
Albu Kamal has changed hands several times, with government forces announcing its capture earlier this month but losing it to a blistering IS counter-attack a week ago.
GMT 15:52 2017 Sunday ,26 November
Russian strikes kill 34 civilians in Syria's Deir EzzorGMT 12:02 2017 Thursday ,09 November
Syria army announces full recapture of last IS-held townGMT 12:00 2017 Thursday ,09 November
Syria army announces full recapture of last IS-held townGMT 12:13 2017 Sunday ,05 November
At least 75 displaced civilians including childrenGMT 12:11 2017 Sunday ,05 November
At least 75 dead in IS attack in Syria's Deir EzzorMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor