Published time: 23 Nov, 2017 05:44 Edited time: 23 Nov, 2017 06:43 A major ground offensive to defeat Islamic State in Eastern Syria is nearing its end, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. Supported by the Russian Air Force, Syrian troops are making steadfast advances along the west bank of the Euphrates river. The Syrian […]
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Syrian troops cross Euphrates as they advance east of Deir ez-Zor (VIDEO)
Published time: 19 Sep, 2017 10:18 Syrian government forces, with Russian air support, have successfully crossed the Euphrates River near Deir-Ez-zor, effectively securing their advance against Islamic State in the area. “Assault units of the Syrian Army have flushed out Islamic State [IS, formerly ISIS, ISIL] fighters from a number of villages on the eastern […]
US-backed Syrian fighters refuse to let Assad’s forces cross Euphrates as both sides surround ISIS’ last foothold
Thomson Reuters U.S.-backed Syrian militias will not let government forces cross the Euphrates River in their bid to recover eastern Syria, setting a red line for President Bashar al-Assad as both sides converge on Islamic State in Deir al-Zor, their commander said. Militia commander Abu Khawla said a civilian administration would be set up to […]
Syrian army defeats strongest ISIS group in Euphrates valley – Moscow
Published time: 27 Aug, 2017 13:13 The government forces of Syria supported by Russian warplanes have defeated a large group of Islamic State fighters in the Raqqa governorate, the Russian defense ministry reported. The offensive operation resulted in the defeat of the “most capable and best armed group of ISIL in the Euphrates River valley” […]
RT visits Syria’s strategic Euphrates Dam, spots US ‘advisors’ on Raqqa frontline (EXCLUSIVE)
An RT crew has gained access to the strategic Tabqa dam, partially recaptured by the Syrian Democratic Forces with the help of US troops who were deployed to Syria to “train, advise and assist” but who were spotted just miles away from Raqqa frontline. While exploring the northern side of the SDF-controlled part of the […]
