BREAKING: Syrian Army begins Albukamal offensive from Mayadeen

Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) launched their imperative operation to liberate the Islamic State (ISIS) stronghold of Albukamal from their positions near the city of Al-Mayadeen.

Led by the Taha Group of the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army attacked the Islamic State’s positions east of Al-Mayadeen this afternoon.

According to a military source, the Syrian Arab Army began the offensive by firing several mortar shells and missiles towards the Islamic State’s defenses east of Al-Mayadeen.

The source added that the Syrian Army is expected to make a big advance towards Albukamal, today, while their allies from the 4th Division, Hezbollah, and IRGC make a push from the T-2 Pumping Station axis.

Source: AMN