US-backed forces to start offensive for Syria's Deir al-Zor soon
Head of the Deir al-Zor military council said assault might begin "within several weeks"
Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stand on their military vehicle in northern Deir al-Zor province ahead of an offensive against Islamic State militants, Syria February 21, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS
Eyeing Deir al-Zor, Syrian army advances on Islamic State town
Ahmed Abu Khawla, head of the Deir al-Zor military council which fights under the SDF, said the assault might begin "within several weeks" in parallel with the battle for Raqqa city. The SDF alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias has been fighting to seize Raqqa from Islamic State with the help of air strikes and special forces from the US-led coalition.
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