Strategic city of Albukamal secured for first time in several years (map)

BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:50 P.M.) - For the first time in several years, the strategic city of Albukamal has been fully secured from all terrorist forces around the Iraqi border.

Backed by heavy strikes from their American and French partners, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) scored a major advance in the Deir Ezzor Governorate this week, capturing the key town of Baghouz Al-Fouqani near the Iraqi border-crossing.

The Syrian Democratic Forces were able to overpower the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in the area before fully securing the town.

With ISIS fully expelled, the Syrian Democratic Forces were able to secure the eastern countryside of Albukamal, which will prove important for the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) forces in the area.

The Syrian Arab Army has faced several attacks from the Islamic State terrorists that were previously present around the eastern countryside of Albukamal; however, with the SDF now at this axis, it should prove to be safer and more welcoming to displaced civilians looking to return home.

---

If you can't view videos or other embedded visuals, click the link below!
Posted from AMN with SteemPress : https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/strategic-city-of-albukamal-secured-for-first-time-in-several-years-map/

---

Follow AMN on Steem to get updates, We follow back :-)