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The Syrian Army, Liwas al-Quds and the National Defense Forces have advanced 50km deep inside the Deir Ezzor desert southwest of the city of al-Mayadin in the framework of their operation against ISIS cells operating in the area, according to pro-government sources.
Government forces have liberated the areas of Faydat Bin Muwaynah and Bi’r Jubb as well as many other points en route to the government-held village of Humaymah in the desert area.
The ongoing anti-ISIS operation is an important part of the government forces’ effort to secure the entire western bank of the Euphrates Valley because ISIS cells operating in the desert still pose a threat to the government-held area.
Liwa al-Quds’ advance:
