Syrian forces launch operation against Daesh in Bukamal

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Thu, 26 Oct 2017 - 08:52 GMT

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MENA

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 - 08:52 GMT

Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad hold up their weapons as they cheer in the town of Safira - REUTERS

Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad hold up their weapons as they cheer in the town of Safira - REUTERS

DAMASCUS - 26 October 2017: The Syrian army forces launched military operations against Daesh militants in Al Bukamal city in southern Deir ez Zor, Syrian sources said on Thursday.

The forces aim at controlling the Syrian borders with Iraq and completely eradicating Daesh, the sources said.

Al Bukamal is the last major Daesh stronghold near the Iraqi border.

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