Syrian Forces Close to Taking As Sukhnah

Syrian Government forces have nearly captured the strategic town of As Sukhnah from Daesh forces. I wrote briefly about As Sukhnah in a previous blog post, and here I can reaffirm that it was the last major hurdle that had to be jumped in the southern push of the Race for Deir Ez Zor.


Syrian Forces have secured the perimeter of the city, with only a pocket of Daesh resistance remaining


After As Sukhnah is successfully captured, there is much faster path to Deir Ez Zor which could allow both fronts to arrive at Deir Ez Zor at a similar time. However, Syrian Forces cannot be reckless - Daesh is still highly proficient in desert ambushes and villages surrounding the fronts must be secured.


Notable are the 2 highways leading to Deir Ez Zor. These should help Syrian Forces to advance quickly.

As usual I thank Amirhossein for his advice and help on Syrian matters which I consider him an expert in.

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