<p>The Syrian army and it allies “fully liberated” Deir Ezzor city from Islamic State (IS) fighters on November 3, a military source told the Syrian state news agency</a>.</p><p>IS forces had controlled substantial parts of Deir Ezzor city since July 2014.</p><p>The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights</a> also reported that the Syrian army, backed by Russian air support, captured Deir Ezzor city “completely.”</p><p>Local activists accused</a> the Syrian army of carrying out summary executions of civilians during their advance, but these claims have not been independently verified.</p><p>This video was shared by the Syrian Ministry of Defense and shows a statement about the operation. Credit: Syrian Ministry of Defense via Storyful</p><br />
