The Islamic State on Tuesday attacked on the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Monday in al-Kubar village in Deir al-Zour, taking advantage of sand storm in the area.
At least 8 SDF militants killed in the attack, pro-ISIS news feeds said.
The organization confirmed the killing of three regime personnel in the area of al-Maqabir north of Deir al-Zour military airport on the outskirts of the southern city.
The organization announced yesterday the killing of seven members of the regime forces its advancement towards al-Maqabir.
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Sources close to regime said regime forces and the militias supporting them thwarted ISIS attack on al-Maqabir and the perimeter of Brigade 137, taking advantage of the lack of vision due to sand, pointing to the bombing of the regime forces in the villages Baghilia on the outskirts of the western city and the workers' neighborhood inside.
Also, ISIS launched an attack on SDF militia locations in the village of Azzawi south of the city al-Shadadi south of Hasakah near Deir Al-Zour, , according to local activists
