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On Wednesday, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and the National Defense Forces (NDF) advanced from Deir Ezzor city in the direction of the ISIS stronghold of Mayadin, on the western bank of the Euphrates.
According to pro-governmnet sources, the SAA and the NDF captured the hills of Um Qddamah and Ard Hamirah and engaged ISIS units in Al Bo-Amr and nearby points where clashes are now ongoing.
Earlier reports appeared that the SAA and its allies advanced much more further towards Mayadin and reached Boqruss Tahtani in about 7km from Mayadin. However, this sill has to be confirmed.
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