AFP 2017/ DELIL SOULEIMAN
The US-backed Syrain Democratic Forces (SDF) have seized a large chunk of the Euhprates bank northwest of Deir Ezzor city, according to pro-Kurdish sources.
Advancing from the western direction SDF units captured as-Sawah, Zughayr, Hawayij Bu Musah, Huwayj Duyab, Muhaymidah and met with its counterparts west of Deir Ezzor Industrial Zone.
If this advance is confirmed, the entire area west of Deir Ezzor city will be freed from ISIS terrorists. This will allow the SDF to re-deploy additional forces to a frontline against ISIS east of Deir Ezzor where a notable part of the Syrian oil and gas infrastructure is located.
Click to see the full-size map. Source: https://twitter.com/EmmanuelGMay/status/917472240614166529
