Government forces, led by the Syrian Arab Army Tiger Forces, have captured Balum, Balout, the Electrical sub station, the Taybah school and other points in al-Mayadin city located southeast of Deir Ezzor city. Separately, government troops have secured the al-Siyasah bridge north of Deir Ezzor city.
ISIS terrorists have attacked the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) at the al-Jafra oil field. The ISIS-linked news agency Amaq claimed that the terrorist group’s members have seized the field from the SDF. Pro-SDF sources denied these claims saying that the clashes are ongoing.