US-backed forces advances through the heart of ISIL’s last Euphrates stronghold (video)
[AlMasdar] (1:30 P.M.) – The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
| ...the Kurd-dominated anti-ISIS paramilitary in the Syrian portion of Kurdistan. The YPG’s American military advisors encouraged them to ally with and train Arab and Syrian minority auxiliaries under the SDF banner in order to shut down Turkish fussing about their Communist Kurdish enemies arming up and successfully defending themselves from both ISIS and Ottoman conquest attempts. The SDF periodically announces the graduation of yet another auxilliary unit from basic training, and their proud plans to go home and defend their village from hostile attacks. Meanwhile, the Kurds and their American advisors get on with driving ISIS out of the region... |
Backed by US and French artillery strikes, the Syrian Democratic Forces managed to crack the Islamic State’s lines near the key town of Hajjin.
According to the official media wing of the SDF, their troops advanced north of Hajjin after a fierce battle with the Islamic State terrorists this week.
The SDF said that their troops dismantled a car bomb and killed more than 15 Islamic State terrorists during this large-scale advance this week.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have repeatedly attempted to capture Hajjin and its surrounding towns; however, the Islamic State has managed to repel all of these advances in the past.
Once the SDF captures Hajjin, the Islamic State will likely collapse in the Euphrates River Valley once and for all.
At least 50 ISIS terrorists surrender to US-backed forces in east Deir Ezzor
[AlMasdar] (3:40 P.M.) – At least 50 Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists reportedly surrendered to the the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the eastern countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate in the past 48 hours.
According to local observers, at least 50 Islamic State militants surrendered themselves to the Syrian Democratic Forces after the latter advanced on Hajjin, which is the terrorist group’s Euphrates stronghold.
Over the past 72 hours, the Syrian Democratic Forces have been steadily advancing in the eastern part of the Euphrates River Valley, while eliminating several hideouts and trenches that belonged to the Islamic State terrorists.
If the Syrian Democratic Forces are successful in this military endeavor to capture Hajjin, it will force the remaining Islamic State terrorists to surrender their remaining areas in the Euphrates River Valley.
However, it should be noted that the Islamic State has managed to repel all of the Syrian Democratic Forces’ previous attacks on Hajjin and the key town of Baghouz Al-Fouqani.
It appears the US-backed forces have recently shifted their attention to Hajjin after failing take control of Baghouz Al-Fouqani, which is located at the southern part of the Islamic State’s pocket.
US-backed forces enter strategic town in southeast Deir Ezzor
[AlMasdar] (7:30 P.M.) – The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reportedly entered a strategic town located at the eastern bank of the Euphrates River this evening.
According to a report from an SDF fighter, their troops entered the key town of Baghouz Fouqani this evening after a fierce battle with the so-called “Islamic State” (ISIS) near the Iraqi border-crossing.
The report stated that the Syrian Democratic Forces are now in control of half of Baghouz Fouqani, as they steadily advance through the well-fortified defenses of the Islamic State terrorist organization.
The SDF report added that the U.S. Air Force’s attack choppers and French artillery units are providing close air and ground support to the advancing troops.
If the Syrian Democratic Forces can seize Baghouz Fouqani from the Islamic State, they will have successfully secured the Iraqi border and nearby town of Baghouz Tahtani.
Furthermore, the Syrian Democratic Forces are rapidly advancing near Hajjin, which is the Islamic State’s main Euphrates stronghold.
Hajjin is believed to be the town where the Islamic State’s commanders are currently headquartered.
They were previously headquartered at Al-Mayadeen following their loss in Raqqa; however, their defeat at this city would ultimately result in their departure to Hajjin.
ISIS launches big counter-attack in southeast Deir Ezzor
[AlMasdar] 2018-09-21(12:45 A.M.) – The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have reportedly captured the strategic town of Baghouz Fouqani in southeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor this evening.
According to local activists, the Syrian Democratic Forces, in coordination with the French and U.S. armies, managed to score a major breakthrough in southeast Deir Ezzor on Thursday after spending the last 24 hours involved in a fierce battle with the so-called Islamic State (ISIS).
The Syrian Democratic Forces were able to crack the Islamic State’s lines after U.S. attack helicopters repeatedly bombarded the Islamic State terrorists, forcing them to ultimately fall back.
However, the SDF would not have much time to secure the town after its capture, as the Islamic State terrorists launched a large-scale counter-attack in a bid to retake Baghouz Fouqani.
The Islamic State media alleges that their forces have reentered Baghouz Fouqani after killing more than 20 fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces.
The Islamic State often exaggerates the death toll of enemy forces, which is something they have done since their units began losing a lot of ground in Syria and Iraq.
Intense clashes are now ongoing inside of Baghouz Fouqani, as the Islamic State attempts to reclaim the town from the Syrian Democratic Forces.