Syrian Kurdish YPG says seized eastern region from Islamic State
The Syrian Kurdish YPG militia said on Sunday it had fully captured Deir al-Zor`s eastern countryside from Islamic State with the help of both the U.S.-led coalition and Russia.
Dec 03, 2017, 21:16 PM ISTUS-backed forces enter key Islamic State bastion in north Syria
The loss of the city would deal another blow to IS following a string of recent battlefield defeats.
Jun 24, 2016, 10:43 AM ISTFrance says special forces in Syria advising rebels
France until now has only acknowledged the presence in the region of around 150 members of its special forces.
Jun 09, 2016, 13:44 PM IST