Syrian Army encircles ISIS in Syria's al-Mayadin
The Syrian Army and its allies have encircled the Islamic State in the city of al-Mayadin, one of its last strongholds in eastern Syria, state media reported. "Assault detachments of the army are conducting clearance operation on the western outskirts of al-Mayadin," officials said. Earlier this week, ISIS lost control of Hawija, its last stronghold in northern Iraq.