Syrian Army scores new advance along eastern bank of Euphrates

The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a new advance near the eastern bank of the Euphrates River this morning, liberating new points north of the village of Al-Salhiyah in Deir Ezzor Governorate.

Led by the 4th Division and 5th Legion, the Syrian Arab Army advanced towards the Deir Ezzor industrial zone with the aim of securing the local paper factory and construction zone.

Not long after launching this attack, the Syrian Arab Army took control of the paper factory and construction zone, forcing the Islamic State terrorists to withdraw from the southern limits of the industrial area.

By this advance, Syrian Army troops have come very close to positions held by Kurdish-led forces in and around the Deir Ezzor industrial zone.