The Syrian army and allied forces are clearing areas near the roadway connecting the cities of Palmyra and Deir ez-Zor, a source in Deir ez-Zor operational headquarters said on Saturday, Sputnik reports.
“Some IS [Daesh] terrorists fled to the desert after the attack had been repelled. Now the army and allied forces are chasing the enemy and clearing the areas near the highway,” the source said.
