• 7 years ago
Syrian forces recaptured the al-Husseiniyeh village in Deir ez-Zor from self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS, ISIL) militants in footage captured Monday. Al-Husseiniyeh is located on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River.

The battle to rid Deir ez-Zor in its entirety from IS militants is ongoing. Since the liberation of al-Husseiniyeh, the Syrian army has reportedly continued to advance west towards Buqrus village.

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