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The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies have established control over 85% of the city of al-Bukamal after a series of fierce clashes with ISIS, the Hezbollah media wing in Syria reported on November 19.
The media outlet added that 150 ISIS members have also fled the city using underground tunnels to the eastern bank of the Euphrates. Some of them allegedly moved to the area controlled by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
If the SAA advance is confirmed, pro-government forces will likely establish a full control over the city soon.
