
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a USA -backed alliance of mostly Arab and Kurdish fighters, meanwhile launched attacks against Islamic State in the north of Deir al-Zor province in an operation to capture areas east of the Euphrates river.
Syrian troops today broke the Islamic State group's siege of the eastern Deir Ezzor military airport, state media reported, days after ending another siege on residential districts of the city.
Dillon described the forces tasked with Jazira Storm as indigenous tribes who are prepared to seize "their hometowns and their province from ISIS".
US-backed forces in Syria said Saturday they were launching an offensive against ISIS in the eastern city of Deir Ezzor. Government forces are trying to get to the nearest air base, still surrounded by the militants.
Now the advancing troops are fighting to break the IS siege on the air base of Deir al-Zour.
In July, police in Tajikistan killed four relatives of the former special forces colonel in a gun battle, an interior ministry source has said, and three other relatives were arrested. Currently, ISIS militants are having a tough time to protect all the territories under their control in the border province of Deir al-Zour.
In a statement, the Syrian army said the Israeli warplanes fired several missiles from Lebanese air space, and warned of the "dangerous repercussions of such hostile acts on the security and stability of the region".
Westover to assist Hurricane Irma relief efforts in Puerto Rico
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"According to confirmed data, among the killed fighters are four influential field commanders including Deir al-Zor emir Abu Mohammed al-Shimali", the ministry said.
The targeted attacks come as Syrian troops and allied forces are fighting ISIS on the ground in Deir Ezzor with the aim of driving the jihadist group from one of its last strongholds in Syria.
"We're checking the information", he said.
"The regime's advance past the convoy underlines continued Syrian responsibility for the buses and terrorists", said Brig Gen Jon Braga, director of operations for the coalition.
According to RT, the attack took place on Tuesday and targeted a meeting of ISIS field commanders in an underground command center.
The US-led coalition bombed roads to prevent the buses from reaching Al Bukamal, killing more than 80 militants and threatening to kill anyone that strayed too far from the buses.
Mississippi State Downs LA Tech
Louisiana Tech head football coach Skip Holtz details why it's important for his team to play teams from Power Five conferences. On second down and goal to goal from the Mississippi State six-yard line, a shotgun snap sailed high over Smith's head.
Oklahoma knocks off Ohio State
He improved his record as a playcaller to 24-0 over the past three seasons when the offense scores at least 30 points. Dobbins again was a bright spot for the Buckeyes , rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown, but quarterback J.T.
Happy THORSday! Tickets for "Thor"
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Province solicits public feedback on pot legalization
Ontario's Justice Minister Yasir Naqvi said a dozen shops will be open on July 1, 2018 and the number will grow to 150 by 2020. The federal government introduced legislation in April to legalize recreational marijuana by July 2018.
Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld to Close Due to Hurricane Irma
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UFC 215's Historic Main Event Has Been Cancelled
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Huawei Soars to No. 2 in Global Smartphone Market Therefore, it's time to sum up the story for you all who are biting their nails and waiting for Apple iPhone 8 to get released. A facial-recognition sensor, earpiece and front-facing camera sit on a notch that occupies the screen's top.
LA Noire: The VR Case Files announced, release date set for November
It's now unclear exactly how L.A Noire: The VR Case Files will play out, but it should be noted that it's not the full L.A. Noire will be released on the consoles and HTC Vive November 14 , proving rumors from earlier in the year to be true .
PRRI Releases Largest Survey of American Religious and Denominational Identity Ever Conducted
Another sharp decline highlighted by the report is that only 17 percent of Americans identify as white evangelical Protestants. These states tend to be more concentrated in the Western U.S., although they include a couple of New England states, as well.
The Premier League transfer window will now close before the season begins
Premier League clubs have voted and there will be huge changes to next season's transfer window. . We just hope that other European leagues and the Football League follow suit.
Everton boss Koeman 'very disappointed' with Rooney
Coleen, 31, has been on 10 holidays in the past year , most recently jetting out to Mallorca, only to return when news of Wayne's arrest broke.
Prince George starts first day of school
George, 4, held onto his dad's hand as he arrived at Thomas's Battersea private school in London this morning. Please SHARE to wish him the best of luck in his first year of elementary school!
Destiny 2's New Single-Use Armor Shaders Are Upsetting Players
After completing the campaign, players can then pay a visit to Amanda Holliday, a vehicle vendor who also appeared in Destiny . The most popular is the thread calling for the boycott, which is nearing an incredible 40,000 upvotes as of this writing.
'Bachelor' Shocks Fans With Season 22 Pick
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