Syrian army restores control over new areas in Deir Ez-zor

DAMASCUS - 8 October 2017: The Syrian army, in cooperation with its allies, took control over new areas in Al Mayadeen city and Hatla village in Deir Ez-zor countryside, SANA news agency reported Saturday.

Clashes erupted between army units and Daesh terrorists in Al Mayadeen city in the southeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor.

The clashes resulted in killing many terrorists, including tens of suicide bombers and destroying 3 booby-trapped vehicles.

The Syrian army units continue its progress towards other neighborhoods in Al Mayadeen city, dismantling explosive devices and landmines planted by Daesh terrorists.

The air and artillery forces carried out intensive raids on Daesh strongholds in Al Jneiniyeh and Al Husseiniyeh villages and other areas in Deir Ezzor, killing large numbers of Daesh terrorists and destroying their vehicles.