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ISIS attacks oilfield in Homs
Homs – Militant fighters of the Islamic State (ISIS) launched on Monday an offensive on Syrian army positions in the vicinity of al-Mahr oilfield in Homs Governorate.ISIS militants hit the army headquarters in the eastern countryside of Homs with mortar shells, killing and wounding a number of Syrian soldiers. “At least 12 soldiers were killed and several others were wounded in the attack,” media activist Khalid Safar told ARA News in Homs. In the meantime, the Russian air force, in support of the pro-Assad army troops, launched several airstrikes on the ISIS fighting positions in the area, pushing the group back. “Monday’s offensive came as a new attempt by ISIS to advance towards the al-Mahr oilfield. However, the Russian airstrikes prevented the group’s advance,” Safar reported. The Islamic State has been trying to capture the oil-rich eastern part of Homs Governorate through launching several attacks against Syrian regime’s forces. Most of the operations have failed due to heavy Russian air raids that has been targeting ISIS tactical units and fighting positions in the area. Posted by: badanov 2016-11-01 |
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