The Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces, the National Defense Forces and the Republican Guard are clashing with ISIS terrorists in the city of Deir Ezzor. Recently, government troops have captured Saqr Island, securd Sinaa area and advanced on Khassarat and Mazara where clashes are now ongoing.
Pro-governmetn sources say that the army and its allies are focusing on Deir Ezzor city in order to strengthen their positions on the western bank of the Euphrates ahead of the expected battle for al-Bukamal.
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