Islam Times - Syrian Army scores victory in Deir Ezzor

Islam Times - The Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS) has suffered heavy losses in the Deir Ezzor Governorate over the last 3 days, as the Syrian Arab Army’s 104th Airborne Brigade of the Republican Guard advances at Sakr Island (Hajeewa Sakr).

Yesterday, the 104th Brigade carried out a number of operations in the northern part of Sakr Island, killing scores of ISIS militants and destroying 2 vehicles loaded with 23mm machine guns. According to a military source, the 104th is in control of most of Sakr Island, while also, killing over 60 militants in the last 3 days.

SIS attempted to infiltrate into Al-Sina’a Quarter (Industrial Zone) for the 3rd time in 3 days; however, the attack was repelled by the 104th Brigade and the National Defense Forces (NDF).

The militants utilized heavy weaponry to try to breakthrough the 104th Brigade’s frontline defenses at Al-Sina’a, but with the help of the Syrian Air Force, the attempted infiltration was forestalled. According to a military source, over 50 ISIS militants have been killed by the 104th Brigade and another 3 dozen were wounded.