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Voiceover by Harold Hoover
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) Tiger Forces have repelled an ISIS counter-attack at the Sukhna-Deir Ezzor highway and established full control over the Sohlah area following intense fighting with terrorists.
Government troops entered the Sholah and Kobajjep areas last weekend. However, the SAA gained full control over these sites only on Monday after all ISIS counter-attacks had been repelled.
At the same time, intense fighting continued between Kharratah fields and the 137th Brigade Base where the Tiger Forces established a link to the part of Deir Ezzor controlled by the Republican Guard.
The Russian Aerospace Forces have increased airstrikes against ISIS terrorists in and near Deir Ezzor city.
On Monday, Russian warplanes conducted over 80 combat sorties, destroyed 2 battle tanks, 3 infantry fighting vehicles, 10 weapon equipped vehicles, and killed over 70 ISIS members.
Two Russian military servicemen were killed as a result of ISIS mortar shelling in the Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, the ministry also said on Monday.
The ministry added that the servicemen were escorting the motor convoy of the Russian center for reconciliation. No information of when the incident took place was provided.
Local sources from Deir Ezzor province report about increased Russian military involvement in the ongoing anti-ISIS operation on the ground. Russian Special Operations Forces troops actively participate in battles against ISIS as forward air controllers, ATGM operators, and military advisers.
Some experts link the major SAA gains against ISIS in central Syria with the increased Russian involvement.
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) killed 1,244 ISIS members and destroyed 28 car bombs in clashes in the city of Raqqah in August, the Kurdish People’s Defence Units (YPG) claimed in a statement describing recent achievements.
The YPG added that the SDF also destroyed “a workshop for improvised mines, a factory for the preparation of bomb-laden vehicles, 3 military vehicles, downed a drone, and discovered 3 underground tunnels. Only 101 Kurdish fighters were allegedly killed during the clashes. However, this number is likely an overestimate ISIS casualties and an underestimate of SDF casualties.
Last weekend, the SDF re-captured Moroor district from ISIS in the southern part of Raqqah. Now, it is able to focus on battling ISIS in the city center.
THEY’VE DONE IT!!! ALLAH, SURIYA, BASHAR W BASS!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EwiuTwGSGg
Great video, and captures the man!!
One can only say well done to the SAA.
I could not really see if the siege of the small civillian pocket is also lifted. If not, that should be done as soon as possible.
A very gratifying effort by Russia, SAA and allies, Deir Ezzor blockade is lifted and the distinct reality of ISIS forces being pocketed around the city remains a reality. Every combined arms element is working well, Russian Air Force delivered 80 sorties on Monday, something that is remarkable with a fleet of around 40 aircraft. Tiger Forces and the 5th Corps along with supporting allies are really delivering more potent strikes against ISIS forces, and most importantly, a very intelligent strategic/tactical planning of the war by Russian and SAA officer corps.
Yep, fantastic news.
I think you nailed the crux of this war and their success, that being “a very intelligent strategic/tactical planning of the war by Russian and SAA officer corps.”, as opposed to the arrogant, gung-ho approach.
I do also give Iran and Hezbollah a lot of credit and they should not be overlooked.
Wonder if the Saudis and Israel are crying themselves to sleep, slapping their heads, thinking why of why, did we even start that ?
This wonderful victory even eclipses that of Aleppo earlier this year.
for sure :)
That is right, in Aleppo there were several mistakes, that was the reason it took so long to take it
And the Kurds are great fighters, too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTiVJ8Q7T-Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6ux1kHfmSo
I am sorry for the loss of life of the two Russian military servicemen, but they died heroes and the World (not just Russia), shall send them our prayers.
On a positive side – what an amazing achievement by Syria and it’s allies. Further words fail me as I feel like a kid in a candy store. My deepest respect to everyone fighting for the good of Syria and I repeat, The World.