Syrian Army seizes ISIS stronghold in Eastern Syria after weeklong battle

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) captured a key stronghold of ISIL on the Eastern shore of the Euphrates River in Deir Ezzur province.

The SDF operating in Eastern Syria captured the town of Qaranij (also spelt Khara’ij) from ISIL.

The battle to capture Qaranij was not easy as the SDF fighters and ISIL engaged in clashes for well over a week.

Initially, the SDF entered the town one week ago and declared it to be under their control, however, not long after, ISIL counterattacked (mostly using tunnels) and drove them out.

The pro-opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Monday that the SDF transferred over 40 ISIL terrorists in Deir Ezzur to Hasaka province in Northeastern Syria.

The SOHR said that over 40 ISIL terrorists – that had surrendered to the SDF in Southeastern Deir Ezzur – have been transferred to Hasaka via Northern Deir Ezzur.

Source: Farsnews